MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON HYPERVIT VITRECTOMY PROBE; VITRECTOMY, INSTRUMENT CUTTER

Catalog Number	8065830027
Medical Device Problem Code	Suction Problem (2170)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/19/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A physician reported that aspiration failure of a probe occurred during cataract and vitrectomy combination surgery.A test was passed, however, after using the product for a while, aspiration was not performed.The condition of actuation and cutting was unknown.The surgery was completed after replacing the product with another one.There was no patient impact.
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).
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 pouch was received for the report.The sample was visually inspected and found to be nonconforming with orange/brown foreign material on the port face and on welded cap.The sample was then functionally tested for actuation and aspiration.The sample was found to be nonconforming for actuation and conforming for aspiration.The probe was disassembled and the components inspected.Nominal wear observed on inner cutter when compared to the degree of wear based on continuous actuation of the probe visual standard photos.The sample was retested for actuation with the probe driver and was able to actuate.The initial actuation test failed due to an interference within the probe and once the interference (needle assembly) was removed the probe was able to actuate.Top o-ring has inner diameter damage.The sample was retested for aspiration with the probe driver and was able to aspirate.The initial aspiration test failed due to an interference in the aspiration path and once the interference was removed the probe was able to aspirate.A review of the device history record traceable to the lot number obtained from the device¿s radio frequency identification (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 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 and materials 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.The complaint evaluation does not confirm the probe had an aspiration failure but indicates the probe had an actuation failure.The exact cause of the actuation failure cannot be determined from the evaluation performed.As the root cause and its origin are inconclusive, further investigative or manufacturing actions are not warranted at this time as the reported aspiration issue was not confirmed and the exact root cause of the actuation issue could not be confirmed.All probes are 100% visually inspected and tested for actuation, aspiration, and cut during manufacturing.Any non-conformances found are removed from the lot and scrapped.Receipt of additional relevant information or supporting materials will prompt a re-evaluation of the complaint investigation.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: HYPERVIT VITRECTOMY PROBE
• Common Device Name: VITRECTOMY, INSTRUMENT CUTTER
• 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: 23462089
• Report Number: 1644019-2025-04465
• Device Sequence Number: 16060327
• Product Code: HQE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380658300272
• UDI-Public: (01)00380658300272(17)270430(11)250501(10)17DPPP
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K170520
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/10/2026

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: 8065830027
• Device Lot Number: 17DPPP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/10/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2025
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM.
• Patient Sex: Unknown