MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER EDGEPLUS TROCAR/CANNULA SET; CANNULA, TROCAR, OPHTHALMIC

Catalog Number	8065751447
Medical Device Problem Code	Dull, Blunt (2407)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	06/16/2025
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).
Event or Problem Description
A physician reported that during the vitrectomy surgery, ophthalmic trocar blade was too dull.The surgery has been completed by another trocar.The patient impact was not reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information is provided in sections d.9, h.3, h.6 and h.11.Three opened 23 ga trocar assemblies were received for the report of the trocar blade was too dull.Samples were visually inspected, and all were found to be nonconforming with damaged cutting edge, tip and/or bent tip.Functional penetration testing was not performed due to damage of returned samples.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 damage to the returned samples is consistent with damage that can occur when the blade contacts a hard surface such as the protective cap, improper handling, or contact with another instrument during surgery or set-up.The damage seen on the returned complaint samples could have contributed to the customers reported issue of the trocar blade was too dull.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.All trocar blades are 100% inspected.Receipt of additional relevant information or supporting materials will prompt a re-evaluation of the complaint investigation the manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: EDGEPLUS TROCAR/CANNULA SET
• Common Device Name: CANNULA, TROCAR, OPHTHALMIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 22479250
• Report Number: 2028159-2025-01015
• Device Sequence Number: 15457710
• Product Code: NGY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657514472
• UDI-Public: (01)00380657514472(17)260930(11)231031(10)16A0V2
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/10/2025

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 Expiration Date: 09/30/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751447
• Device Lot Number: 16A0V2
• 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: 06/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/11/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/31/2023
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown