MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON GRIESHABER AG FINESSE REFLEX DSP FORCEPS; FORCEPS, OPHTHALMIC

Catalog Number	811.13
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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).
Event or Problem Description
A customer reported that during a surgery the tip of an ophthalmic forceps broke off.Procedure details were not reported.There was no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information is provided in sections h.6 and h.11.The associated instruments were not received at the investigation site for assessment.The image provided by the customer shows one of the products where it can be seen that one arm of the forceps is broke off.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.A non-conformance based review of the lot number was performed and did not reveal any potential contributing factors to the reported complaint.Since it was reported that the defect occurred during use of the instrument outside of its intended use, the root cause is identified as "external - use error".No actions are required since the defect occurred during use for a purpose not covered by its intended use.Complaint data for all manufacturer 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.The complaint data will continue to be monitored for evidence of adverse trending and further action will be taken, as appropriate.No further action warranted at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: FINESSE REFLEX DSP FORCEPS
• Common Device Name: FORCEPS, OPHTHALMIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON GRIESHABER AG; winkelriedstrasse 52; schaffhausen 8203 ; SZ 8203
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON GRIESHABER AG; winkelriedstrasse 52; schaffhausen 8203 ; SZ 8203
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 21950627
• Report Number: 3003398873-2025-00280
• Device Sequence Number: 15653391
• Product Code: HNR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612717071575
• UDI-Public: (01)07612717071575(17)270430(11)240522(10)16U98P
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/18/2025

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: 811.13
• Device Lot Number: 16U98P
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/25/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/25/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/18/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/22/2024
• 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