MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BAUSCH + LOMB 25G BI-B COMBINED ELITE W WF; UNIT PHACOEMULSIFICATION

Model Number	SE5425WVB
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Cut (2587)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/14/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The user facility reported the cutter stopped working but aspiration continued.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The sterilization and lot history records were reviewed and found to be acceptable.This investigation is ongoing.Related to medwatch 1920664-2026-00010.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
One se5425wvb tyvek pack label from lot x8580 along with one 25ga.Bi-blade cutter was returned inside an unknown sterilization pouch.The rest of the pack components were not returned.The tip protector was not returned.Visual inspection found the needle was bent.The port window was in the opened position.There was dried solution visible around the port window and on the outer needle shaft.There was solution visible in the aspiration line.The back cap was aligned correctly with the vent hole in the side of the cutter body.The connectors were inspected and no damage was found.A functional test was performed using a stellaris elite system.The cutter did not aspirate and would not cut.The inner needle was binding up, preventing cutting and aspiration.It should be noted that a bent needle could contribute to poor cutting performance due to friction and binding between the inner and out needle assemblies.Due to the returned condition, and evidence of use, the cause of the bent needle cannot be determined.Due to the returned condition and evidence of use, the cause of the bent needle cannot be determined.The lot history, trend analysis, risk analysis and/or directions for use review were considered acceptable, with the product performing within anticipated rates.No corrective action required.Related to medwatch 1920664-2026-00010.

• Brand Name: 25G BI-B COMBINED ELITE W WF
• Common Device Name: UNIT PHACOEMULSIFICATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): BAUSCH + LOMB; rochester NY 14609
• Manufacturer (Section G): BAUSCH + LOMB; 3365 tree court industrial blv; st. louis MO 63122
• Manufacturer Contact: amy frutiger ; 3365 tree court industrial blvd.; st. louis, MO 63122 ; 6362263089
• MDR Report Key: 24245333
• Report Number: 0001920664-2026-00011
• Device Sequence Number: 9970652
• Product Code: HQC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00757770059775
• UDI-Public: (01)00757770059775(17)280809(10)X8580
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K170052
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/03/2026

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: SE5425WVB
• Device Lot Number: X8580
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/14/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/03/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/09/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• 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: STELLARIS UNIT.
• Patient Sex: Unknown