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

Catalog Number	705.44
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/24/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A sample has been received by manufacturing that has not yet been evaluated.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.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
A physician reported that an ophthalmic forceps tip did not open during insertion at surgery.The surgery was performed and completed after replacing the product with another one.There was no patient harm reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information provided in sections d.9.H.3.H.6.And h.10.No lot number was identified with this complaint, therefore the manufacturing documentation was not reviewed.All product and batch history records are quality reviewed prior to product release.The sample is received with inner blister, outer blister and without cover foil.The sample shows macroscopic signs of damage, the shaft is bent.The sample shows signs of surgery residues and is returned in a closed status.The sample was visually inspected with the aid of a photomicroscope with various magnifications.The sample was functionally tested.It was noticed that the forceps get stuck in a closed status.The forceps only can get open again by pushing the shaft manually down.As the blister was opened by the customer, he handled the product.The point in time when the malfunction occurred, can no longer be determent.The customers complaint is confirmed.It cannot be determined how or where the damage to the sample occurred; therefore a root cause for the customers reported event could not be determined.However, the damage was consistent with damage that can occur due to improper handling.The exact root cause for the customers reported event is unknown, therefore, specific action cannot be taken.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for adverse trends.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No action has been identified for this reported event.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: GRIESHABER REVOLUTION DSP 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: 16775825
• Report Number: 3003398873-2023-00045
• Device Sequence Number: 17855042
• Product Code: HNR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612717064263
• UDI-Public: 07612717064263
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/11/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 705.44
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/11/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/28/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/20/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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