TDC VELOCE 27G Cutter Recall Issued
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D.O.R.C. Dutch Opthalmic Research Center is recalling TDC VELOCE 27G Two Dimensional Cutters due to loose outer knife complaints.
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This notice was issued by FDA on July 28, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
D.O.R.C. Dutch Opthalmic Research Center Intl B.V. initiated a voluntary recall of certain TDC VELOCE 27G Two Dimensional Cutters after an increase in complaints of a loose outer knife and reports of the outer knife becoming loose during use.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers the TDC VELOCE", 27G Two Dimensional Cutter - 20k CPM with the following article numbers: 9268.VIT27, 9311.27G01, 9311.27G02, 9311.27K01, 9311.27K02, 9311.27K03, 9627.G0101, 9627.G0201, 9311.27G01-00. Affected lot numbers include 202511001, 202601070, 51682---1, 51683---1, 54025---1, 54995---1, 56258---1, 56259---1, 64307---1, 64310---1, 69018---1, 75718---1, 76781---1, 76810---1, 77842---1, 79461---1, 80339---1, 80964---1, 81336---1, 82214---1, 82743---1, 83585---1, 84581---1, 85452001, 86070001, 87206001, 90383001, 97231001. A total of 261 boxes (1566 units) are affected. Distribution includes US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and Turkey. Recall number Z-2324-2026. Classification: Class II.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact the recalling firm for further information regarding the recalled devices.
Why This Matters
The recall addresses reports of the outer knife becoming loose during use of these ophthalmic surgical devices distributed worldwide.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2324-2026; FDA enforcement report dated 20260617.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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