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

Catalog Number	8065752438
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Cut (2587)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/18/2025
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 customer reported that cutter was no cutting during surgery.The procedure type and completion details were unknown.The probe vacuum was normal.There was no information about patient impact.Additional information received stating that the event occurred during vitrectomy surgery.The procedure was completed on same day after replacement of pak.There was no patient impact.
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 zip top bag was received for the report.The sample was visually inspected and found to be nonconforming with body needle bent at stiffener.The sample was then functionally tested for actuation and cut.The sample was found to be nonconforming for actuation and nonconforming for cut.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.Inner cutter was bent.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 evaluation confirms the probe had actuation and cut failures.The most likely cause for the actuation and cut failures is from the bent needle and bent inner cutter.A bent needle can impede the movement of the cutter shaft.This interference is present as observed from visual condition of the inner cutter.The exact root cause of the bent needle and bent inner cutter 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.As the root cause and its origin are inconclusive, further investigative or manufacturing actions are not warranted at this time as the exact root cause of the cut, actuation failures and bent needle and bent inner cutter could not be determined.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: 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: 23801054
• Report Number: 1644019-2025-05499
• Device Sequence Number: 13108757
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657524389
• UDI-Public: (01)00380657524389(17)270831(11)250927(10)17NTHC
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K880961
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/22/2026

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: 8065752438
• Device Lot Number: 17NTHC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/19/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/27/2025
• 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 Sex: Unknown