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FDA Device recall Z-2708-2016

Alcon AcrySof IQ IOL with ULTRASERT Delivery System Product Usage: The Alcon AcrySof IQ Intraocular Lens (IOL) is an acrylic foldable singl…

On 2016-09-07 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Alcon AcrySof IQ IOL with ULTRASERT Delivery System Product Usage: The Alcon AcrySof IQ Intraocular Lens (IOL) is an acrylic foldable singl… by Alcon Research, citing the ULTRASERT Delivery System from certain lots have an inferior surface characteristic that could result in the IOL becoming lodged in the Delivery System.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2708-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-07-28
Published2016-09-07
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyAlcon Research
Distributionn/a

Product

Alcon AcrySof IQ IOL with ULTRASERT Delivery System Product Usage: The Alcon AcrySof IQ Intraocular Lens (IOL) is an acrylic foldable singlepiece posterior chamber lens for the replacement of the human crystalline lens in the visual correction of aphakia in adult patients following cataract surgery. This material is capable of being folded prior to insertion. The lens gently unfolds to a fullsize lens body following implantation. The lens has a biconvex optic with supporting haptics The AcrySof IQ IOLs are provided in the ULTRASERT Preloaded Delivery System for a convenient, controlled means to reliably place these lenses into the capsular bag.

Reason

The ULTRASERT Delivery System from certain lots have an inferior surface characteristic that could result in the IOL becoming lodged in the Delivery System

Identifiers

code_infoLot numbers: 12407022, 12407085, 12407087, 12409013, 12409024, 12409026, 12409028

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2708-2016%22

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