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

Catalog Number	705.43
Medical Device Problem Codes	Product Quality Problem (1506); Activation Failure (3270)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/07/2026
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 nurse reported that, during vitrectomy surgery, an ophthalmic forceps tips had spilt and could not grasp the membrane.The surgery was completed on the same day using new forceps without any patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information was provided in sections d9, h3, h.6 and h.11.The returned instrument was received at the investigation site in its inner and outer blister, covered with the tyvek foil shows the lot information.However, the instrument was not correctly insert at the inner blister.The product shows macroscopic signs of damage, namely the forceps arms are bent.There are no signs of surgery residues.The returned instrument was visually inspected with the aid of a photomicroscope using various magnifications.The visual inspection confirmed the macroscopically noticeable damage and shows the bent forceps arms in detail.However, the point in time when the described damage occurred can no longer be determined conclusively nor can the situation that led to it be reconstructed.The customer¿s complaint is confirmed as the returned device shows deformation, but a root cause for the reported issue cannot be determined.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 instrument 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.Complaint data for all manufacturer products is reviewed monthly to monitor for adverse trends.During the last review, no adverse trends were observed for the reported product and event combination.The complaint data will continue to be monitored for evidence of adverse trending and further action will be taken, as appropriate.No further action warranted at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: GRIESHABER REVOLUTION DSP 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: 24267406
• Report Number: 3003398873-2026-00034
• Device Sequence Number: 10726006
• Product Code: HNR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612717061781
• UDI-Public: (01)07612717061781(17)280731(11)250821(10)17LWC0
• 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): 04/07/2026

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: 705.43
• Device Lot Number: 17LWC0
• 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: 01/12/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/21/2025
• 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