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	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	05/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A nurse reported following an intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure, scratch was noted on the optic once implanted.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A sample device was not returned for analysis.Complaint history and product history records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.Root cause has not been identified.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information provided in a.2., a.3.A, d.9.,h.3., h.6.And h.11.The lens was returned in the lens case.The lens had been cut across the center.The lens portions were cleaned with klrp for further evaluation.A scraped /cracked area was observed near the optic edge.This damage may indicate a plunger override occurred.A smaller cracked area was observed near the other optic edge.This damage may have been caused by an instrument used to grasp the lens, possibly during the removal.The used company cartridge was returned.Inadequate viscoelastic was observed in the cartridge.The cartridge tip had a large aneurysm on the left side.The tip also had heavy stress.The cartridge had evidence of placement into a handpiece.The used company cartridge was cleaned for further evaluation.Top coat dye stain was conducted with acceptable results.Complaint and product history records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.A qualified cartridge was indicated with an unspecified company handpiece.It is unknown if a qualified viscoelastic was issued.The root cause for the reported damage may be related to a failure to follow the ifu.A scraped /cracked area was observed near the optic edge.This damage may indicate a plunger override occurred.Inadequate viscoelastic was observed in the returned cartridge.The cartridge tip had a large aneurysm on the left side and heavy stress.This damage would indicate the lens and plunger were not in proper position for advancement.It is unknown if a qualified viscoelastic was used.The ifu instructs: company foldable iols 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 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.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.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 file will be reopened if new information is received.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• 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: 22298119
• Report Number: 1119421-2025-01714
• Device Sequence Number: 12946206
• Product Code: HQL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380652396912
• UDI-Public: (01)00380652396912(17)280813(11)240815(10)15900604
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NE
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P190018
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/11/2025

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: 15900604
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/20/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/20/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/15/2024
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: MONARCH III IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM, CARTRIDGE D.; MONARCH IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM, INJECTOR, UNSPECIFIED.
• Patient Age: 75 YR
• Patient Sex: Male