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

Catalog Number	8065752449
Medical Device Problem Codes	Suction Problem (2170); Failure to Cut (2587)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/27/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A physician reported that probe could not cut and could not aspirate during vitrectomy surgery.The surgery processed on the same day after new product replacement.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 d.9., h.3., h.6.And h.11.No technical inquiries were received from the customer.One opened probe was received, with a tip protector, in a tray, for the report.The sample was visually inspected and found to be nonconforming with clear foreign material on the body needle.The sample was then functionally tested for actuation, aspiration and cut.The sample was found to be nonconforming for actuation and conforming for aspiration and cut.The probe was disassembled and the components inspected.Excessive wear on inner cutter when compared to the degree of wear based on continuous actuation of the probe visual standard photos.Gouge marks observed at cutting edge and other locations on the inner cutter.A review of the device history record traceable to the lot number obtained from the device¿s radiio frequency identification tag, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.The photo was reviewed by the manufacturing site.Photo show a label with reported lot number.Reported issue cannot be confirmed from photo.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 complaint evaluation does not confirm the probe had an aspiration or cut failure; the evaluation indicates the probe had an actuation failure.The aspiration and cut functionalities of the probe was conforming; however, the observed actuation failure could have caused the probe to not aspirate and cut at the time the reported event was observed.The most likely cause for the actuation failure is due to excessive use.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, the vitrectomy probe is verified for 20 minutes of use at maximum cut speed.As the root cause and its origin are inconclusive, further investigative or manufacturing actions are not warranted at this time as the reported aspiration and cut failures were not confirmed, and an exact root cause for the actuation failure was due to excessive use of the probe by the user.Per the directions for use the vitrectomy probe is verified for 20 minutes of use at maximum cut speed.A nonconformance investigation was completed to investigate the trend identified for probes with would not cut or actuate issues.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 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: 23866502
• Report Number: 1644019-2025-05647
• Device Sequence Number: 14607284
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657524495
• UDI-Public: (01)00380657524495(17)270331(11)250417(10)17C7EC
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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): 04/29/2026

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: 8065752449
• Device Lot Number: 17C7EC
• 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: 11/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/17/2025
• 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