MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER INTREPID AUTOSERT IOL HANDPIECE, I/A TIP; APPARATUS, CAUTERY, RADIOFREQUENCY, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number	8065751012
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/29/2025
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 cataract surgery tip was broken.The surgery was completed on the same day and there was no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information is provided in sections d.9, h.3, h.6 and h.11.A non-conformance based review of the serial 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 serial number was performed.No similar complaints were reported for the product serial under investigation with the same event code.The product under investigation is not a serviceable device.Therefore, a service record review was not performed.Intrepid irrigation and aspiration(i/a) tip bent was received.A visual assessment of the returned sample found tip damage.Based on the information obtained, the root cause of the reported event is inconclusive.The root cause of the reported event is inconclusive.Therefore, no further actions will be pursued at this time.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and 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: INTREPID AUTOSERT IOL HANDPIECE, I/A TIP
• Common Device Name: APPARATUS, CAUTERY, RADIOFREQUENCY, 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: 23437443
• Report Number: 2028159-2025-01618
• Device Sequence Number: 12899677
• Product Code: HQC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657510139
• UDI-Public: (01)00380657510139(17)330924(11)230927(10)167UEE
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K112425
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/12/2026

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: 8065751012
• Device Lot Number: 167UEE
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/31/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/27/2023
• 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