MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER CENTURION VISION SYSTEM, FOOTSWITCH; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Catalog Number	8065751762
Medical Device Problem Code	Wireless Communication Problem (3283)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	01/22/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
A physician reported that, during cataract surgery with intraocular lens (iol) implantation while using an ophthalmic foot switch with the system an advisory was displayed during an attempt to activate the ultrasound (us) function, and the procedure was discontinued.The continuation of the surgery was performed and completed at a nearby university hospital on the same day.The current condition of the patient is unknown.
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 was provided in sections d9, h3, h.6 and h.11.The company representative was able to replicate the reported issue.The nonconforming footswitch up switch printed circuit board (pcb) and diaphragm components were replaced to address the issue.The system was tested and found to meet product specifications.A non-conformance-based review of the serial number was performed and did not reveal any potential contributing factors to the reported complaint.A manufacturing device history record (dhr) review was performed prior to product release to ensure that the product was manufactured in compliance with the device master record.Based on the assessment, the product met release criteria.A review for ¿complaints reported against this serial number¿ was performed.No similar complaints were reported for the product serial under investigation.The root cause of the reported event is attributed to footswitch components.Manufacturer will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CENTURION VISION SYSTEM, FOOTSWITCH
• Common Device Name: UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 24331057
• Report Number: 2028159-2026-00163
• Device Sequence Number: 14655804
• Product Code: HQC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657517626
• UDI-Public: (01)00380657517626(17)310215(11)210217(10)13T5XY
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121555
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/19/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751762
• Device Lot Number: 13T5XY
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/21/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/13/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/17/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: CENTURION VISION SYSTEM (ACTIVE SENTRY)
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown