MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON GRIESHABER AG GRIESHABER ADVANCED DSP TIP FORCEPS; FORCEPS, OPHTHALMIC

Catalog Number	725.44P
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/25/2025
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 physician reported that during vitrectomy surgery, an ophthalmic forceps could not be opened.The surgery was completed on the same day after the forceps was replaced, and there was no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information has been provided in sections d.9, h.3, h.6 and h.10.The returned instrument was received in its inner and outer blister covered with the tyvek foil, showing the lot information.The instrument shows macroscopic sign of damage, namely that the tube is bent.The device was then functionally tested, and it was noticed that during the actuation the guide sleeve (green part) and the cover sleeve (black part), fell apart.It is clearly visible that on both component adhesive residues present.As the blister was opened by the customer, the product was handled.Therefore, the point in time when the malfunction occurred can no longer be determined, nor can the strain put on the device be reconstructed.The customer¿s complaint is confirmed, but a root cause for the connection failure cannot be determined conclusively.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot numbers, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.Non-conformance report provided by originator.A non-conformance based review of the lot number was performed and did not reveal any potential contributing factors to the reported complaint.It cannot be determined how or where the damage to the sample occurred.Therefore, the root cause for the customer's reported event could not be determined.As the root cause and its origin are inconclusive, further investigative or manufacturing actions are not warranted at this time.Receipt of additional relevant information or supporting materials will prompt a re-evaluation of the complaint investigation.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: GRIESHABER ADVANCED DSP TIP FORCEPS
• Common Device Name: FORCEPS, OPHTHALMIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON GRIESHABER AG; winkelriedstrasse 52; schaffhausen 8203 ; SZ 8203
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON GRIESHABER AG; winkelriedstrasse 52; schaffhausen 8203 ; SZ 8203
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 24128406
• Report Number: 3003398873-2026-00025
• Device Sequence Number: 10394552
• Product Code: HNR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612717071018
• UDI-Public: (01)07612717071018(17)270831(11)240918(10)172D60
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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): 03/16/2026

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: 725.44P
• Device Lot Number: 172D60
• 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: 12/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/20/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/21/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/18/2024
• 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