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

Catalog Number	8065911901
Medical Device Problem Code	Dull, Blunt (2407)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/27/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A physician reported that during surgery four ophthalmic surgical knives were dull.The surgery was completed on the same day after replacing with another knife.The type of surgery was not reported.No patient impact was reported.
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
The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information was provided in sections d.9., h.3., h.6., and h.11.Four opened 19 ga v-lance knives with foam protectors (3 in a pouch and 1 in a blister) were received for the report of knives were dull.Samples were visually inspected and was found to be nonconforming with bent tip and/or damaged cutting edge.Penetration testing could not be performed due to the damage of the samples a review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.The exact root cause could not be determined from the investigation performed.The returned samples are visually non-conforming with the blade had bent tip and/or damaged cutting edge therefore, a dull knife.The damage to the returned samples is consistent with damage that can occur when the blade contacts a hard surface such as the protective blade tray when product is improperly removed or inserted after use, or improper handling, or contact with another instrument during surgery or set-up.The damage seen on the returned complaint samples could have contributed to the customers reported issue of dull knife.The exact root cause for the damaged knife samples is unknown, therefore specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.All knives are 100% inspected by trained operators using a minimum of 10x magnification during manufacturing.Functional penetration testing is performed and monitored during the finishing process to ensure the sharpness of the product.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: V-LANCE 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: 20540424
• Report Number: 2523835-2024-02251
• Device Sequence Number: 12455781
• Product Code: HNN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380659119019
• UDI-Public: (01)00380659119019(17)290131(11)240229(10)16KRX5(21)NA
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/20/2025

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: 8065911901
• Device Lot Number: 16KRX5
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/23/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/29/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/26/2024; 12/30/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/26/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2024; 01/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/29/2024
• 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