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

Catalog Number	8065752435
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Eye Irritation (4803)
Date of Event	11/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A nurse reported that beveled tip of the vitreous cutter became detached and dropped into the eye and eye discomfort during vitrectomy surgery.The surgery was completed by replacing the product on the same day.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 a.2., a.3., b.5 and h.11.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
Additional information was received that the detached part was immediately removed upon detected and replaced the vitrectomy probe.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information provided in h.6.And h.11.No technical inquiries were received from the customer.A sample was not received at the manufacturing site for evaluation; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.Photo attached to the file was reviewed by the manufacturing site.Photo 1 shows a probe in the eye with the tip missing and photo 2 shows a piece of foreign material circled in red on a screen.The reported issue is confirmed from the photo review.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.The reported issue is confirmed from the photo review; however, since the sample was not returned and 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.As the root cause and its origin are inconclusive, further investigative or manufacturing actions are not warranted at this time.All probes are 100% visually inspected and tested for actuation, aspiration, and cut during manufacturing.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.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: 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: 23729525
• Report Number: 1644019-2025-05328
• Device Sequence Number: 16105950
• Product Code: LRO
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/23/2026

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: 8065752435
• Device Lot Number: 17FLC4
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/10/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/11/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/11/2025; 03/31/2026; 09/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2026; 04/20/2026; 09/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/13/2025
• 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
• Patient Age: 54 YR
• Patient Sex: Male