MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE CLEARCUT KNIVES; KNIFE, OPHTHALMIC

Catalog Number	8065992745
Medical Device Problem Code	Dull, Blunt (2407)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Conjunctival Hemorrhage (4808)
Date of Event	07/03/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Additional information received indicates that six of an ophthalmic knives were found blunt.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A sample was not received at the manufacturing site for evaluation; however the attached customer video confirms the reported issue of the blunt.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot numbers, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.The photo was reviewed by the manufacturing site.Photo show a label with reported lot number.Reported issue cannot be confirmed from photo.The attached customer video confirms the dull knife; however because a sample was not received at the manufacturing site and the device history record review of the lot number provided indicated the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptable criteria, therefore; the root cause for the customer complaint issue cannot be determined.All knives are 100% inspected by trained operators using a minimum of 10x magnification during manufacturing.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
A nurse reported that during cataract surgery, three ophthalmic knives were blunt.Surgery was completed with an alternative knife.Patient experienced bleeding.Current condition of patient is unknown.
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).

• Brand Name: CLEARCUT KNIVES
• Common Device Name: KNIFE, OPHTHALMIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 19870270
• Report Number: 2523835-2024-01878
• Device Sequence Number: 12669549
• Product Code: HNN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380659927454
• UDI-Public: (01)00380659927454(17)281231(11)240109(10)16EV4K
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SN
• 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): 09/03/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 8065992745
• Device Lot Number: 16EV4K
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/06/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/31/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/03/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/09/2024
• 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