MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK; GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)

Catalog Number	8065752452
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Cut (2587); Ambient Noise Problem (2877)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	10/29/2025
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 physician reported that cutting failure of a probe occurred and a leaking sound was heard during calibration of vitrectomy surgery.The surgery was performed and completed after replacing the product with another one.The condition of aspiration and actuation was unknown.There was no information about patient impact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information provided in d.9., h.2., h.3., h.6.And h.11.No technical inquiries were received from the customer.One opened probe with tip protector in a bubble bag with a tray label was received for the report.The sample was visually inspected and found to be nonconforming with orange/brown foreign material on the welded cap and body needle bent at stiffener.The sample was then functionally tested for actuation, aspiration, and cut.The sample was found to be nonconforming for actuation, conforming for aspiration and nonconforming for cut.No abnormal sound was heard.The probe was disassembled and the components inspected.Excessive wear observed on inner cutter when compared to the degree of wear based on continuous actuation of the probe visual standard photos.Gouge marks observed at bend area, area that was bent and cutting edge along the inner cutter.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 complaint evaluation does not confirm the probe had an aspiration failure or abnormal noise, the evaluation confirms the probe had an actuation and cut failure.The aspiration function of the probe was conforming; however, the observed actuation failure could have caused the cutter to stay in the port of the needle long enough to obstruct aspiration flow at the time the reported event was observed.The probe was disassembled, and the components inspected.The wear observed on inner cutter when compared to the degree of wear based on continuous actuation of the probe visual standard photos is consistent with excessive use classification.Excess usage of the probe will wear and damage the inner cutter such that the cutter function becomes poor, bent, or does not function at all.Per the directions for use (dfu), the vitrectomy probe is verified for 20 minutes of use at maximum cut speed.The root cause for the no actuation and cutting is the observed gouge marks.The exact root cause of the bent needle cannot be determined from this evaluation.The most likely root cause is handling at any point after the probe was shipped from the manufacturing site.No further investigative or manufacturing actions are warranted at this time as the reported abnormal noise was not confirmed, and the observed actuation and cut failures were due to excessive use of the probe by the user.The exact root cause for the bent needle could not be determined from this evaluation.Per the dfu, the vitrectomy probe is verified for 20 minutes of use at maximum cut speed.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, 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: CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK
• Common Device Name: GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)
• 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: 23689923
• Report Number: 1644019-2025-05201
• Device Sequence Number: 9192961
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657524525
• UDI-Public: (01)00380657524525(17)270331(11)250424(10)17CNV1
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K880961
• 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): 04/15/2026

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: 8065752452
• Device Lot Number: 17CNV1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/05/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/20/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/24/2025
• 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