MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON CLAREON ASPHERIC UV ABSORBING IOL; INTRAOCULAR LENS

Model Number	CC60WF
Medical Device Problem Code	Scratched Material (3020)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/17/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report originally filed as 9612169-2025-00089.The product was not returned.Product history records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.Associated products were not provided.It is unknown if qualified associated products were used.The product investigation could not identify a root cause for the reported complaint.The product is not available for return.A root cause cannot be determined without physical examination of the product.It is unknown if qualified associated products were used.The instructions for use (ifu) instructs: company foldable intraocular lens (iol) are qualified for use with an company qualified delivery system (handpiece and cartridge) and ophthalmic viscosurgical device (ovd) combination.The ifu instructs that an company qualified delivery system and viscoelastic combination should be used.The use of an unqualified combination may cause damage to the lens and potential complications during the implantation process.The ifu instructs: using holding forceps, grasp the lens by the optic edge and gently place the lens anterior side up into the back of the ophthalmic viscosurgical device (ovd)-filled cartridge.The lens should be inserted until the optic is a little more than half-way inside the cartridge.Use the holding forceps to gently push down on the lens, verifying that the lens is on the bottom surface of the cartridge.Using holding forceps, take the trailing haptic, and gently fold the haptic onto the anterior side of the optic.Slowly grip or push the optic edge to position the lens as far into the cartridge as the forceps will permit, while ensuring the lens remains on the bottom surface of the cartridge and the trailing haptic remains on the optic.Failure to follow these steps may cause the lens to advance incorrectly causing delivery issues and/or damage.The ifu instructs: follow the section regarding directions for use for information on the maximum allowed time for the iol to stay in the folded condition.Failure to adhere to manufacturer¿s recommendations may result in iol damage.Ifu note: during lens loading and insertion, do not allow the company iol to remain in a folded condition within the selected iol delivery system for more than 3 minutes prior to completing insertion into the capsular bag.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
A non-healthcare professional reported during intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure; the surgeon noticed scratch after the iol was implanted into the eye.The lens was explanted during initial procedure.Additional information was received and stated no patient harm.

• Brand Name: CLAREON ASPHERIC UV ABSORBING IOL
• Common Device Name: INTRAOCULAR LENS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON; 6065 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON; 6065 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 21433167
• Report Number: 1119421-2025-00473
• Device Sequence Number: 14603659
• Product Code: HQL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380652396806
• UDI-Public: (01)00380652396806(17)251127(11)211129(10)15312427
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P190018
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/21/2025

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 Expiration Date: 11/27/2025
• Device Model Number: CC60WF
• Device Lot Number: 15312427
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/21/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/29/2021
• 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: Female