MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE A-OK OPHTHALMIC KNIVES; KNIFE, OPHTHALMIC

Catalog Number	8065921501
Medical Device Problem Code	Dull, Blunt (2407)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/25/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A nurse reported that the ophthalmic blade was found to be dull and unable to cut during cataract surgery.The procedure was completed on the same day after replacement, and no patient harm was reported.
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 sections d.9., h.3., h.6., and h.11.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number, 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.One opened ophthalmic knife was received for the report of the dull blade.Sample was visually inspected and found to be conforming.Based on the evaluation of the information and materials received, the investigation concluded that the root cause of the reported event is not determined as the returned sample was conforming for all visual testing.No further investigative or manufacturing actions are warranted at this time due to that the returned samples met specifications.Receipt of additional relevant information or supporting materials will prompt a re-evaluation of the complaint investigation.Complaint data for all manufacturer products is reviewed monthly to monitor for adverse trends.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: A-OK OPHTHALMIC KNIVES
• Common Device Name: KNIFE, OPHTHALMIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 24145632
• Report Number: 2523835-2026-00099
• Device Sequence Number: 8969716
• Product Code: HNN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380659215018
• UDI-Public: (01)00380659215018(17)300531(11)250624(10)17HENF
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/20/2026

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: 8065921501
• Device Lot Number: 17HENF
• 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: 04/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/22/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/24/2025
• 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