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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE DISPOSABLE POLYMER IRRIGATION AND SILICONE IRRIGATION AND ASPIRATION TIPS; DEVICE, IRRIGATION, OCULAR SURGERY

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ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE DISPOSABLE POLYMER IRRIGATION AND SILICONE IRRIGATION AND ASPIRATION TIPS; DEVICE, IRRIGATION, OCULAR SURGERY Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 8065751510
Medical Device Problem Code Sharp Edges (4013)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Capsular Bag Tear (2639)
Date of Event 06/25/2025
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
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 healthcare professional reported that during cataract surgery, a burr was observed on the ophthalmic irrigation/aspiration tip during posterior chamber polishing, and the patient experienced a posterior capsule rupture.The surgery was completed on the same day after the product was replaced.The current condition of patient is resolved.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
One opened polymer irrigation and aspiration (i/a) tip in a wrench, in a blister was received for the reported event.The returned sample was visually inspected and found to be conforming.Although a mold mismatch was observed, there were no sharp edges.A dimensional inspection was performed and found to be conforming with the mold mismatch observed to be within specification limits.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.Based on the evaluation of the information and materials received, the investigation concluded that the root cause of the reported event is not determined as the returned sample was conforming for all visual and dimensional testing.No further investigative or manufacturing actions are warranted at this time due to that the returned sample met specifications.Receipt of additional relevant information or supporting materials will prompt a re-evaluation of the complaint investigation.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.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).
 
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Brand Name
DISPOSABLE POLYMER IRRIGATION AND SILICONE IRRIGATION AND ASPIRATION TIPS
Common Device Name
DEVICE, IRRIGATION, OCULAR SURGERY
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 Key22492608
Report Number2523835-2025-00756
Device Sequence Number15450119
Product Code KYG
UDI-Device Identifier00380657515103
UDI-Public(01)00380657515103(17)260731(11)240822(10)1714HJ
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/23/2025
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date07/31/2026
Device Catalogue Number8065751510
Device Lot Number1714HJ
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 06/27/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer09/30/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/14/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/23/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured08/22/2024
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other;
Patient Age72 YR
Patient SexFemale
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