MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE CENTURION VISION SYSTEM, HANDPIECE TIP; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Catalog Number	8065750853
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/19/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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).H10 reflects all related report numbers associated with this product event that have been submitted at this time.
Event or Problem Description
A nurse reported tip broken inside the patient¿s eye during cataract surgery (with intraocular lens implant).The surgery was completed on the same day by removing the broken tip.There was a contact with the patient but no impact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information provided in h6 and h11.No technical inquiries were received from the customer.A sample was not received at the investigation site for evaluation; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.The photo has been reviewed by the manufacturing site.The photo is of three broken phacoemulsification (phaco) tips at the aspiration bypass (ab) hole.Only one phaco tip has the broken tip shown.The reported issue is confirmed from the photo review.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 investigation conducted a non-conformance review of the reported lot number.No deviations, were identified and all corresponding production release specifications defined in the device master record were met.The photo attached confirmed the reported issue; however, based on the evaluation of the information and materials received, the investigation was unable to identify the root cause or origin of the reported event.Additionally, no manufacturing-related deficiencies were found that potentially could have contributed to the complaint.As the root cause and its origin are inconclusive, further investigative or manufacturing actions are not warranted at this time.Receipt of additional relevant information or supporting materials will prompt a re-evaluation of the complaint investigation.Complaint data for all products is reviewed monthly to monitor for adverse trends.During the last review, no adverse trends were observed for the reported product and event combination.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.No further action warranted at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).H10 reflects all related report numbers associated with this product event that have been submitted at this time.

• Brand Name: CENTURION VISION SYSTEM, HANDPIECE TIP
• Common Device Name: UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
• 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: 21866076
• Report Number: 2523835-2025-00488
• Device Sequence Number: 17323715
• Product Code: HQC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657508532
• UDI-Public: (01)00380657508532(17)290430(11)240501(10)16RWY6
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121555
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/10/2025

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: 8065750853
• Device Lot Number: 16RWY6
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/25/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/10/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2024
• 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: Male