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

Model Number	CC60WF
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A non-healthcare professional reported during intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure, the surgeon noticed the haptic was broken or torn.Additional information was requested and received stating that the lens has been cut out.The lens was explanted during initial procedure.There was no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A product was not returned for analysis.Complaint history and product history records were reviewed, and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.Root cause has not been identified.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information was provided in d,10., h.3., h.6., and h.11.The product was not returned.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 account indicated the use of a qualified associated cartridge and viscoelastic.The handpiece information was not provided.It is unknown if a qualified handpiece was used.The root cause for the reported complaint may be related to a failure to follow the ifu (instructions for use).Information was provided by a facility representative that the lens was left in the cartridge for 20 mins before the lens was implanted.The ifu instructs: 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 company specific iol to remain in a folded condition within the selected iol (intraocular lens) delivery system for more than 3 minutes prior to completing insertion into the capsular bag.The account indicated the product was not available to evaluate.The handpiece information was not provided.It is unknown if a qualified handpiece was used.The ifu instructs company foldable iols are qualified for use with a company qualified delivery system (handpiece and cartridge) and ophthalmic viscosurgical device (ovd) combination.The ifu instructs that a 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.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CLAREON ASPHERIC UV ABSORBING 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: 23891649
• Report Number: 1119421-2025-03236
• Device Sequence Number: 5344485
• Product Code: HQL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380652396844
• UDI-Public: (01)00380652396844(17)290712(11)250714(10)16080031
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/13/2026

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 Model Number: CC60WF
• Device Lot Number: 16080031
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/05/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/25/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/13/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/14/2025
• 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: DISCOVISC OPHTHALMIC VISCOSURGICAL DEVICE; MONARCH III IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM, CARTRIDGE D; UNSPECIFIED SCISSORS
• Patient Sex: Unknown