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

Model Number	CC60WF
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A physician reported that during an intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure, it was noted that the lens was cracked.The surgeon used a company cartridge, and he said the nurse felt undue pressure when loading and advancing the lens to folded position, lens did not sit in folded position for longer than 3 minutes.Additional information has been requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The product was not returned.A photo was provided.The photo showed an implanted lens.Cracks were observed ed at the optic edge.This damage was similar in appearance to damage caused by a plunger override.Product history records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.A qualified cartridge was indicated.It is unknown if a qualified handpiece and viscoelastic were used.The product investigation could not identify a root cause for the reported complaint.The product was not returned.The damage observed in the provided photo was similar to damage caused by a plunger override.It is unknown if a qualified handpiece and viscoelastic were used.The instructions for use (ifu) instructs: company foldable intraocular lenses (iols) are qualified for use with a company qualified delivery system (handpiece and cartridge) and ophthalmic viscosurgical device (ovd) combination.The ifu instructs that a 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 to completely fill the cartridge with ovd immediately prior to loading and delivery of the lens.Do not attempt to load the lens without adequate ovd in the device.Not adequately filling the device with viscoelastic will result in inadequate coverage of lens and the lens fold path with ovd, which may result in damage.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 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.Important: the plunger should make initial contact with the cartridge at the ramp.In the event the plunger does not contact the cartridge at the ramp, do not use the handpiece and contact company.The handpiece ifu instructs: verify that the plunger tip is properly engaging the lens optic and that the lens moves forward at the same rate as the plunger while slowly advancing the plunger forward to avoid damaging the lens.When the threads on the knob make contact with the barrel, turn the knob clockwise approximately half turn to engage the threads and then stop.The iol will now be in the dwell position.Inspect to ensure the plunger is behind the optic.Due diligence has been performed in an attempt to obtain further information on this event.File will be reopened if new information is received.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).H.10 reflects all related report numbers associated with this product event that have been submitted at this time.

• Brand Name: CLAREON ASPHERIC UV ABSORBING IOL
• Common Device Name: INTRAOCULAR LENS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON; 246 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON; 246 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 21755884
• Report Number: 1119421-2025-00907
• Device Sequence Number: 18579140
• Product Code: HQL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380652396899
• UDI-Public: (01)00380652396899(17)270814(11)230816(10)15699795
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: P190018
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 04/02/2025

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 Model Number: CC60WF
• Device Lot Number: 15699795
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/16/2023
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: MONARCH III IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM, CARTRIDGE D
• Patient Sex: Unknown