MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON ACRYSOF IQ SINGLEPIECE IOL WITH ULTRASERT DELIVERY SYSTEM; INTRAOCULAR LENS

Model Number	AU00T0
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Damaged by Another Device (2915)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	09/19/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A product 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).
Event or Problem Description
A healthcare professional reported that, during intraocular lens implantation surgery, upon implantation, the surgeon noticed that the haptic was broken.Hence the lens was explanted and replaced with another lens during the same procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The lens and ultrasert device were returned separated.The lens was returned on surgical gauzes in a sealed non-company peel pouch and inside the ultrasert carton.Viscoelastic was dried on the lens.One haptic was broken from the gusset area (returned adhered by viscoelastic to the anterior optic surface.The device was returned in the opened blister tray, inside the carton.The plunger lock and lens stop have been removed.The plunger was oriented correctly.Viscoelastic was observed in the device.The plunger was retracted back to mid-nozzle.No damage or abnormalities observed.A device history record review and a non-conformance review of the reported lot number was conducted.The deviation review did not reveal any potential contributing factors to the reported complaint and all corresponding production release specifications defined in the device master record were met.Viscoelastic was not provided.It is unknown if a qualified product was used.The reported broken haptic was observed.The root cause could not be determined for the broken haptic.The lens with a broken haptic was returned outside of device.The plunger of the device was retracted upon return.The plunger position in relation to the broken haptic during advancement cannot be determined.The instructions for use (ifu) instructs: after the lens has been advanced to the nozzle line, the lens should be visually inspected to determine the position of the haptics.The plunger should be in contact with the trailing optic edge.After confirming the lens is properly positioned and the haptics are folded properly, proceed with lens implantation.Proceeding with implantation of a misfolded haptic or a lens that appears to be ¿out of position¿ can result in a broken haptic or other negative outcome, since the haptic may be trapped and stretched, and/or pinched and sheared by the moving plunger.It is unknown if a qualified viscoelastic was used.The ifu instructs: during device preparation and implantation of the intra ocular lens (iol) with the preloaded delivery system, a company qualified ophthalmic viscoelastic device (ovd) should be used.The use of an unqualified ovd may cause damage to the lens and potential complications during the device preparation and implantation steps.Broken haptics may occur: ¿ due to the use of a non-qualified viscoelastic.The use of an unqualified ovd may cause damage to the lens and potential complications during the device preparation and implantation steps.¿ if the operating room temperature is too high (> 23 degree c / 73 degree f) lens folding consistency is negatively affected, the lens is more adherent and this may inhibit lens advancement.In addition, haptic strength (modulus) decreases as the temperature increases and is more likely to break under stress.¿ if the plunger is not fully advanced, or if the plunger is allowed to retract, the trailing haptic may not release properly from the device.Any of the above listed causes alone, or in combination, may create the reported event.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: ACRYSOF IQ SINGLEPIECE IOL WITH ULTRASERT DELIVERY SYSTEM
• 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: 23310757
• Report Number: 1119421-2025-02705
• Device Sequence Number: 4989062
• Product Code: HQL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380652394802
• UDI-Public: (01)00380652394802(17)280202(11)250203(10)15989825
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: RP
• PMA/510(K) Number: P930014
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• 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): 12/04/2025

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: AU00T0
• Device Lot Number: 15989825
• 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: 09/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/04/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/03/2025
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown