MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON GRIESHABER AG GRIESHABER ADVANCED DSP TIP FORCEPS; FORCEPS, OPHTHALMIC

Catalog Number	727.44
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/14/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.A sample is available that has not yet been received at manufacturing for evaluation.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
A physician reported the opening and closing failure occurred to the tip of a forceps during a vitrectomy procedure.An alternate forceps was obtained in order to complete the procedure.There was no report of any patient harm associated with this reported event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Sample received in opened packaging including cover foil.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number indicates that the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria.The received sample was visually and functionally inspected.Device was connected to a reusable handpiece and activating of forceps was testes multiple times and worked.Customer complaint was therefore not confirmed.The product was found to be within specifications.No corrective actions are required, because there is no indication of a malfunction.This complaint has been reviewed and future data will be monitored for evidence of adverse trending and further action will be taken, as appropriate.At a minimum, this will include completing reviews of complaint class report levels on a monthly basis.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: GRIESHABER ADVANCED DSP TIP FORCEPS
• Common Device Name: FORCEPS, OPHTHALMIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON GRIESHABER AG; winkelriedstrasse 52; schaffhausen 8203 ; SZ 8203
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON GRIESHABER AG; winkelriedstrasse 52; schaffhausen 8203 ; SZ 8203
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 12556130
• Report Number: 3003398873-2021-00073
• Device Sequence Number: 11838995
• Product Code: HNR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612717071353
• UDI-Public: 07612717071353
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 727.44
• Device Lot Number: F176400
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/20/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/12/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/01/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/23/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/27/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown