MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON CLAREON ASPHERIC HYDROPHOBIC ACRYLIC IOL; INTRAOCULAR LENS

Model Number	SY60WF
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/30/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A healthcare professional reported that during an intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure, the surgeon observed a crack on the iol optic after the lens had been implanted in the eye.The iol was subsequently explanted during the same initial procedure, which was completed on the same day.There were no reported consequences to the patient.Additional information has been requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A product was not returned for analysis.Complaint history and product history records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.Root cause has not been identified.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information has been provided in d.9., h.3., h.6., and h.11.The lens was returned positioned incorrectly in the lens case.Blood and solution was dried on lens.The optic had a crack on the anterior side of the optic.A device history record review and a non-conformance review of the reported lot number was conducted.The deviation review did not reveal any potential contributing factors to the reported complaint and all corresponding production release specifications defined in the device master record were met.The file indicated the use of a qualified cartridge and viscoelastic.The associated handpiece was not provided.It is unknown if a qualified product was used.The reported lens damage was observed.All lenses are 100% inspected for cosmetic attributes and the damage exhibited by the returned complaint sample would not have met companies release criteria.Based on our observation, and the review of manufacturing records, it can be reasonably concluded that the damage is not manufacturing related.Due to the presence of blood, surgical solution, and the condition of the returned sample, the damage is most likely related to customer handling.Not enough information was provided to determine if a qualified associated handpiece was used.The ifu (instruction for use) instructs that an company qualified delivery system and viscoelastic combination should be used.Company foldable iols (intraocular lens) are qualified for use with an company qualified delivery system (handpiece and cartridge) and ophthalmic viscosurgical device (ovd) combination.The use of an unqualified combination may cause damage to the lens and potential complications during the implantation process.The ifu instructs to completely fill the cartridge with ovd immediately prior to loading and delivery of the lens.Do not attempt to load the lens without adequate ovd in the device.Not adequately filling the device with viscoelastic will result in inadequate coverage of lens and the lens fold path with ovd, which may result in damage.The ifu instructs: using holding forceps, grasp the lens by the optic edge and gently place the lens anterior side up into the back of the ovd-filled cartridge.The lens should be inserted until the optic is a little more than half-way inside the cartridge.Use the holding forceps to gently push down on the lens, verifying that the lens is on the bottom surface of the cartridge.Using holding forceps, take the trailing haptic, and gently fold the haptic onto the anterior side of the optic.Slowly grip or push the optic edge to position the lens as far into the cartridge as the forceps will permit, while ensuring the lens remains on the bottom surface of the cartridge and the trailing haptic remains on the optic.Failure to follow these steps may cause the lens to advance incorrectly causing delivery issues and/or damage.The ifu instructs: follow the section regarding directions for use for information on the maximum allowed time for the iol to stay in the folded condition.Failure to adhere to manufacturer¿s recommendations may result in iol damage.Ifu note: during lens loading and insertion, do not allow the company iol to remain in a folded condition within the selected iol delivery system for more than 3 minutes prior to completing insertion into the capsular bag.Use the company cartridge at operating room temperatures between 18° c (64° f) and 23° c (73° f).Temperature greater than 23° c (73° f).If the operating room temperature is too high (> 23°c / 73° f) lens folding consistency is negatively affected, the lens is more adherent and this may inhibit lens advancement and cause damage.No further information has been provided.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CLAREON ASPHERIC HYDROPHOBIC ACRYLIC IOL
• Common Device Name: INTRAOCULAR LENS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON; 246 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON; 246 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 24468978
• Report Number: 1119421-2026-00400
• Device Sequence Number: 10308885
• Product Code: HQL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380652251563
• UDI-Public: (01)00380652251563(17)290909(11)250911(10)16112381
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: P190018
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/21/2026

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: SY60WF
• Device Catalogue Number: SY60WF.240
• Device Lot Number: 16112381
• 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: 02/04/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/21/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/11/2025
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: DISCOVISC OPHTHALMIC VISCOSURGICAL DEVICE; MONARCH III IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM, CARTRIDGE D
• Patient Sex: Unknown