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

Catalog Number	706.52
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/26/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A nurse reported that during a cataract surgery an ophthalmic scissors broke inside the eye and removed on the same day.The surgery was completed with no report of 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 macroscopic signs of damage.One blade of the scissors is broken.The sample shows no signs of surgery residues.The sample was visually inspected with the aid of a photomicroscope with various magnifications.The sample was visually inspected.It was noticed that one blade is broken.As the blister was opened by the customer, he handled the product.The point in time when the malfunction occurred, can no longer be determined.The customer¿s 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.The exact root cause for the customer¿s 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 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: 18550841
• Report Number: 3003398873-2024-00011
• Device Sequence Number: 12694628
• Product Code: HNF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612717066885
• UDI-Public: 07612717066885
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MY
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/22/2024

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: 02/28/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 706.52
• Device Lot Number: 15FME0
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/27/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/22/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/29/2023
• 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 Sex: Unknown