MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON CLAREON VIVITY TORIC EXTENDED VISION UV ABSORBING IOL; LENS, INTRAOCULAR, TORIC OPTICS

Model Number	CCWET3
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/03/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A sample device was not returned for analysis.Complaint history and product history records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.Root cause has not been identified.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
A facility representative reported with a description of deformed intraocular lens (iol) trailing haptic.Additional information has been requested.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information has been requested, received and stated the issue occurred during loading with no patient contact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information provided in a.1., a.2., a.3.A., b.5., d.5., d.10., h.6.And h.11.The product was not returned.A device history record review and a non-conformance review of the reported lot number was conducted.No deviations were identified and all corresponding production release specifications defined in the device master record were met.The file indicates the use of a qualified cartridge and viscoelastic.Information regarding the handpiece was not provided.It is unknown if qualified combination of associated products were used.The product investigation could not identify a root cause.The product was not returned for evaluation.Company foldable iols are qualified for use with a company qualified delivery system (handpiece and cartridge) and ophthalmic viscosurgical device (ovd) combination.The instructions for use (ifu) instructs that a company qualified delivery system and viscoelastic combination should be used.The use of an unqualified combination may cause damage to the lens and potential complications during the implantation process.The ifu instructs: using holding forceps, grasp the lens by the optic edge and gently place the lens anterior side up into the back of the ovd-filled cartridge.The lens should be inserted until the optic is a little more than half-way inside the cartridge.Use the holding forceps to gently push down on the lens, verifying that the lens is on the bottom surface of the cartridge.Using holding forceps, take the trailing haptic, and gently fold the haptic onto the anterior side of the optic.Slowly grip or push the optic edge to position the lens as far into the cartridge as the forceps will permit, while ensuring the lens remains on the bottom surface of the cartridge and the trailing haptic remains on the optic.Failure to follow these steps may cause the lens to advance incorrectly causing delivery issues and/or damage.Company ifu: follow the section regarding directions for use for information on the maximum allowed time for the iol to stay in the folded condition.Failure to adhere to manufacturer¿s recommendations may result in iol damage.Ifu note: during lens loading and insertion, do not allow the company iol to remain in a folded condition within the selected iol delivery system for more than 3 minutes prior to completing insertion into the capsular bag.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The product was not returned.A device history record review and a non-conformance review of the reported lot number was conducted.The deviation review did not reveal any potential contributing factors to the reported complaint and all corresponding production release specifications defined in the device master record were met.The account indicated the use of a qualified associated cartridge with an unspecified handpiece.The account indicated the use of a non-qualified viscoelastic.The root cause for the reported complaint may be related to a failure to follow the instructions for use (ifu).The viscoelastic indicated is not qualified for the lens/cartridge combination used.The ifu instructs that a company qualified delivery system and viscoelastic combination should be used.The use of an unqualified combination may cause damage to the lens and potential complications during the implantation process.The ifu instructs: using holding forceps, grasp the lens by the optic edge and gently place the lens anterior side up into the back of the ophthalmic viscosurgical device (ovd)-filled cartridge.The lens should be inserted until the optic is a little more than half-way inside the cartridge.Use the holding forceps to gently push down on the lens, verifying that the lens is on the bottom surface of the cartridge.Using holding forceps, take the trailing haptic, and gently fold the haptic onto the anterior side of the optic.Slowly grip or push the optic edge to position the lens as far into the cartridge as the forceps will permit, while ensuring the lens remains on the bottom surface of the cartridge and the trailing haptic remains on the optic.Failure to follow these steps may cause the lens to advance incorrectly causing delivery issues and/or damage.The ifu instructs: follow the section regarding directions for use for information on the maximum allowed time for the iol to stay in the folded condition.Failure to adhere to manufacturer¿s recommendations may result in iol damage.Ifu note: during lens loading and insertion, do not allow the company iol to remain in a folded condition within the selected iol delivery system for more than 3 minutes prior to completing insertion into the capsular bag.The product has not been received to evaluate.File will be reopened if product is received.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CLAREON VIVITY TORIC EXTENDED VISION UV ABSORBING IOL
• Common Device Name: LENS, INTRAOCULAR, TORIC OPTICS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON; 246 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON; 246 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 23552954
• Report Number: 1119421-2025-02935
• Device Sequence Number: 9284166
• Product Code: MJP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380652455275
• UDI-Public: (01)00380652455275(17)290406(11)250408(10)16024531
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ID
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P190018
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/30/2026

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 Model Number: CCWET3
• Device Lot Number: 16024531
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/22/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/21/2025; 01/08/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/14/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/16/2025; 01/30/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/08/2025
• 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: DUOVISC VISCOELASTIC SYSTEM; ENDOCOAT; MONARCH III IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM, CARTRIDGE D; UNKNOWN FORCEPS; UNKNOWN HANDPIECE
• Patient Sex: Unknown