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

Model Number	SY60WF
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	06/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The lens was returned in a bag with the disassembles lens case.One haptic was broken-gusset area.The lens had been cut into two pieces across the center, typical of removal.The used company cartridge was returned.Inadequate viscoelastic was observed in the cartridge.Viscoelastic was only visible at the loading area rim.The cartridge had evidence of placement into a handpiece.The used company cartridge was cleaned for further evaluation.Topcoat dye stain testing was conducted with acceptable result.Complaint history and product history records were reviewed, and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.Qualified associated products were used.The reported broken haptic was observed.The root cause may be related to a failure to follow the instructions for use (ifu).Inadequate viscoelastic was observed in the cartridge.Viscoelastic was only visible at the loading area rim.The ifu instructs to completely fill the cartridge with ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (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 intraocular lens (iol) will now be in the dwell position.Inspect to ensure the plunger is behind the optic.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
A non-healthcare professional reported that during an intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure, trailing haptic broke and the lens had to be cut out of patient's eye in order to replace.The procedure was completed on same day.

• Brand Name: CLAREON ASPHERIC HYDROPHOBIC ACRYLIC 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: 22487839
• Report Number: 1119421-2025-01911
• Device Sequence Number: 7942845
• Product Code: HQL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380652251426
• UDI-Public: (01)00380652251426(17)290122(11)250124(10)15979440
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P190018
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• 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: SY60WF
• Device Catalogue Number: SY60WF.170
• Device Lot Number: 15979440
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/03/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/24/2025
• 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 III IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM, INJECTOR; VISCOAT OPHTHALMIC VISCOSURGICAL DEVICE
• Patient Age: 79 YR
• Patient Sex: Male