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

Catalog Number	8065992445
Medical Device Problem Code	Dull, Blunt (2407)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/15/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A nurse reported that ophthalmic knives were found to be dull during a cataract surgery.There was no patient harm.
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 is provided in sections h.6 and h.11.A sample was not received at the manufacturing site for evaluation for the report of knife not sharp; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.Device/batch record review: 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 photos attached to the parent complaint were reviewed by the manufacturing site.The photo 1 is of a site label and photos 2 and 3 shows knife in blister pack (bp) tray, the reported product and lot information is confirmed.Reported issue cannot be confirmed from photos 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.Based on the evaluation of the information received, the investigation was unable to identify the root cause or origin of the reported event.Additionally, no manufacturing-related deficiencies were found that potentially could have contributed to the complaint.As the root cause and its origin are inconclusive, further investigative or manufacturing actions are not warranted at this time.All knives are 100% inspected by trained operators using a minimum of 10x magnification during manufacturing.Functional penetration testing is performed and monitored during the finishing process to ensure the sharpness of the product.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: CLEARCUT INTREPID 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: 24322344
• Report Number: 2523835-2026-00148
• Device Sequence Number: 10041212
• Product Code: HNN
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/11/2026

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: 8065992445
• Device Lot Number: 17DMDT
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/08/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/18/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2026; 08/20/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/12/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/08/2026; 09/11/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/30/2025
• 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