MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER LASER PROBES; INSTRUMENT, VITREOUS ASPIRATION AND CUTTING, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number	8065751114
Medical Device Problem Code	Defective Component (2292)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/07/2025
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 customer reported that during vitreoretinal surgery shaft of an ophthalmic laser probe had bulge and that would not let it enter through the port on the eye.A new laser probe was opened, and the procedure was completed with no harm to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information is provided in sections d.9, h.3, h.6 and h.11.The product under investigation is not a serviceable device.Therefore, a service record review was not performed.However, a laser probe was returned for testing on this investigation.A non-conformance based review of the lot number was performed and did not reveal any potential contributing factors to the reported complaint.A manufacturing device history record (dhr) review was performed prior to product release to ensure that the product was manufactured in compliance with the device master record.Based on the assessment, the product met release criteria.A review for complaints reported against this lot number was performed.No similar complaints were reported for the product lot under investigation with the same event code.The laser probe was received for testing.A visual assessment of the returned sample revealed no visual nonconformities.The returned sample was connected to a calibrated system and was successfully recognized.A fit check was performed with a trocar, and it was found that foreign substance was adhered to the cannula.A visual assessment under a microscope was performed and revealed excess adhesive.It is inconclusive, as to how or when the excess adhesive was deposited on the cannula.The root cause of the reported event is attributed to excess adhesive.However, it remains inconclusive how or when the excess adhesive was deposited on the cannula.Manufacturer will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: LASER PROBES
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, VITREOUS ASPIRATION AND CUTTING, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 23402391
• Report Number: 2028159-2025-01603
• Device Sequence Number: 9983554
• Product Code: HQE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657511143
• UDI-Public: (01)00380657511143(17)270930(11)241003(10)1735R6
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K946135
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/20/2026

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 Number: 8065751114
• Device Lot Number: 1735R6
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/27/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/20/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/03/2024
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown