MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK; GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)

Catalog Number	8065751767
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Cut (2587)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	09/25/2025
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 consumer reported that the vitrectomy probe did not cut during vitrectomy surgery.It was unknown if the surgery was completed.There was no information about patient impact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information provided in d.9., h.3., h.6.And h.11.No technical inquiries were received from the customer.One opened probe with tip protector in a zip top bag was received.The radio frequency identification (rfid) tag was tested and deemed to be non-conforming; the display data did not contain a good lot number or a good manufacturing location.The sample was visually inspected and found to be non-conforming with white/clear in color foreign material on the port face, inside the port, and on the body needle near the port.The sample was then functionally tested for actuation and cut.The sample was found to be conforming for all functional tests.The probe engine was disassembled, and the components were inspected.All components were attached and conforming.A review of the device history record traceable to the lot number obtained from the device¿s rfid tag, 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 lot number obtained from the device¿s rfid tag.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 functional testing.No further investigative or manufacturing actions are warranted at this time due to that the returned sample met specifications.A nonconformance investigation was completed to investigate the trend identified for probes with would not cut or actuate issues.All probes are 100% visually inspected and tested for actuation, aspiration, and cut during manufacturing.Receipt of additional relevant information or supporting materials will prompt a re-evaluation of the complaint investigation.Complaint data for all products is reviewed monthly to monitor for adverse trends.During the last review, 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.

• Brand Name: CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK
• Common Device Name: GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 23345427
• Report Number: 1644019-2025-04155
• Device Sequence Number: 9461592
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657517671
• UDI-Public: (01)00380657517671(17)260831(11)240910(10)171TYP
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K880961
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/26/2026

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: 08/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751767
• Device Lot Number: 171TYP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/26/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/21/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/26/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/10/2024
• 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: CUSTOM-PAK SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK.
• Patient Sex: Unknown