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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE ALCON MICROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, CANNULA OPHTHALMIC; CANNULA, OPHTHALMIC

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ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE ALCON MICROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, CANNULA OPHTHALMIC; CANNULA, OPHTHALMIC Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 8065149530
Medical Device Problem Code Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 10/01/2025
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
The customer reported that during macular pucker surgery ophthalmic soft tip fall off in the eye and the soft tip was retrieved from the eye with a disposable forceps.There was no patient harm.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information is provided in sections h.6 and h.11.A sample was not received at the manufacturing site for evaluation for the report that the soft tip fell in the eye; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.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 received, the investigation was unable to identify the root cause or origin of the reported event.Additionally, no manufacturing-related deficiencies were found that potentially could have contributed to the complaint.As the root cause and its origin are inconclusive, further investigative or manufacturing actions are not warranted at this time.All assemblies are 100% inspected for the soft tip during the manufacturing process to ensure that the product meets release acceptance criteria.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
ALCON MICROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, CANNULA OPHTHALMIC
Common Device Name
CANNULA, OPHTHALMIC
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 Key23378474
Report Number2523835-2025-01117
Device Sequence Number12967802
Product Code HMX
UDI-Device Identifier00380651495302
UDI-Public(01)00380651495302(17)300331(11)250410(10)17CM0J
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNY
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Non-Healthcare Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/16/2026
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 Catalogue Number8065149530
Device Lot Number17CM0J
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Follow-Up
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 10/02/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/28/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/24/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/16/2026
Date Device Manufactured04/10/2025
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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