MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE PHACO TIP; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Catalog Number	8065740806
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/04/2025
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 ha system reported that sleeve of the phacoemulsification tip ruptured during cataract without intraocular lens implant surgery.The procedure was completed after replacing the product with another one.There was no patient impact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information provided in h.6.And h.11.Product evaluation was not able to be performed since the reported product was not received at the investigation site for evaluation.The investigation conducted a non-conformance review of the reported lot number.No deviations that could have contributed to this event were identified and all corresponding production release specifications defined in the device master record were met.The root cause of the customer's complaint could not be established as a product has not been received, and the condition of the product could not be verified.As the root cause and its origin are inconclusive, further investigative or manufacturing actions are not warranted at this time.Receipt of additional relevant information or supporting materials will prompt a re-evaluation of the complaint investigation.No further investigative or manufacturing actions are warranted at this time due to the product not being returned to the manufacturing site for testing.Complaint data for all company 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).

• Brand Name: PHACO TIP
• Common Device Name: UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
• 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 Key: 23321308
• Report Number: 2523835-2025-01080
• Device Sequence Number: 10612086
• Product Code: HQC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657408061
• UDI-Public: (01)00380657408061(17)300430(11)250505(10)17DUV5
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K161794
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/31/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 8065740806
• Device Lot Number: 17DUV5
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/17/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/31/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/05/2025
• 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 Age: 74 YR
• Patient Sex: Female