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

Catalog Number	725.52P
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/29/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A nurse reported during a vitrectomy procedure an ophthalmic scissors was not opening properly.Surgery was completed with no patient harm.
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.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A review of the device history record (dhr) traceable to the reported lot number indicates that the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria.The sample received with inner blister, outer blister and cover foil showing the lot information.The sample shows no macroscopic signs of damage.The sample shows signs of surgery residues and is returned in a opened status.The sample was visually inspected with the aid of a photomicroscope with various magnifications.The sample was functionally tested.It was revealed that it met the manufacturer's specifications.The scissors were able to open and close normally and perform cutting tasks as expected.The customers complaint is not confirmed.A root cause for the customers reported event could not be determined because the returned product met manufacturer¿s specifications.No action was taken as the returned sample met specifications for tests performed in relation to the reported event.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 ADVANCED DSP TIP SCISSORS
• Common Device Name: SCISSORS, 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: 18424141
• Report Number: 3003398873-2024-00002
• Device Sequence Number: 8089134
• Product Code: HNF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612717071070
• UDI-Public: 07612717071070
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SF
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/28/2024

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: 01/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 725.52P
• Device Lot Number: 15C47C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/08/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/30/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/08/2023
• 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 Age: 49 YR
• Patient Sex: Female