MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON CLAREON ASPHERIC HYDROPHOBIC ACRYLIC IOL; INTRAOCULAR LENS

Model Number	SY60WF
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/13/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The lens was returned for evaluation.Solution is dried on the lens.One haptic is broken in the distal area (not returned).A small amount of damage is observed to the posterior surface of the opposite haptic in the gusset area.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 file indicates the use of a qualified cartridge and viscoelastic.Information regarding the handpiece was not provided.It is unknown if a combination of qualified products were used.Broken haptic damage was observed.This may be interpreted as the reported cracked lens.All lenses are 100% inspected for cosmetic attributes and the damage exhibited by the returned complaint sample would not have met companies release criteria.Based on our observation, it can be reasonably concluded that the damage is not manufacturing related.Due to the presence of surgical solution and the condition of the returned sample, the damage is most likely related to customer handling.The file states the damage was observed under a scope prior to implanting the lens.It is unclear if the lens was loaded into the cartridge.It is unknown if a combination of qualified products were used.Company foldable iols (intraocular lens) are qualified for use with an company qualified delivery system (handpiece and cartridge) and ophthalmic viscosurgical device (ovd) combination.The ifu (instructions for use) instructs that an 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.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 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).
Event or Problem Description
A non-healthcare professional reported that during an intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure, the doctor had noticed a crack under the microscope before implantation of the iol.The procedure was completed using another unspecified lens.There was no patient contact.Additional information has been requested.

• Brand Name: CLAREON ASPHERIC HYDROPHOBIC ACRYLIC IOL
• Common Device Name: INTRAOCULAR LENS
• 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: 23790739
• Report Number: 1119421-2025-03138
• Device Sequence Number: 13375336
• Product Code: HQL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380652251488
• UDI-Public: (01)00380652251488(17)290527(11)250529(10)16044046
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P190018
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/12/2025

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: SY60WF
• Device Catalogue Number: SY60WF.200
• Device Lot Number: 16044046
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/24/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/12/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/29/2025
• 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; MONARCH II LOADING FORCEPS; MONARCH III IOL, CARTRIDGE C
• Patient Sex: Unknown