MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON UNITY TOTAL PLUS COMBINED PROCEDURE PACK; GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)

Catalog Number	8065000485
Medical Device Problem Code	Suction Problem (2170)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/03/2026
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 non-healthcare professional reported that cassette stopped creating vacuum during surgery.The procedure type was unknown.The equipment recommended replacing the cassette, and the surgery was completed after replacing the product with another one.There was no patient impact.Additional information was requested and non-received till date.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information provided in d.9., h.3., h.6.And h.11.The turbid pak was visually inspected, and no obvious defects were found.The drain bag detached from the cassette handle due to saturation.Surgical residue was inside the product.All tubing were inserted properly in the cassette housing.The o-ring on the lower pressure air source (lpas) connector and the auto stopcock filter were in good condition.The small part tray was not returned with the product.Both irrigation and aspiration luers were intact.Flare shape was observed in the blue socket fittings at the aspiration tubing insertion end.The product was tested using the calibrated console.The product could prime and tune with the handpiece, the 0.9mm aspiration bypass system (abs) tip and infusion sleeve from the lab stock successfully.The irrigation, aspiration and redundant pressure sensors displayed the correct accuracy readings when evaluated.Both irrigation and aspiration flow rates were sufficient.No message code appeared on the screen.The product passed functionality per procedure.The investigation conducted a non-conformance review of the reported lot number.No relevant deviations were identified, all corresponding production release specifications defined in the device master record were met.Based on the evaluation of the information and materials received, the investigation was unable to identify the root cause or origin of the reported event as the product functioned per specifications.Additionally, no manufacturing-related deficiencies were found that potentially could have contributed to the complaint.No further investigative or manufacturing actions are warranted at this time due to the product meeting specifications.Receipt of additional relevant information or supporting materials will prompt a re-evaluation of the complaint investigation.Complaint data for all 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.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.No further action warranted at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: UNITY TOTAL PLUS COMBINED PROCEDURE PACK
• Common Device Name: GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 24493293
• Report Number: 1644019-2026-01205
• Device Sequence Number: 10676356
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380650004857
• UDI-Public: (01)00380650004857(17)270831(11)250927(10)17NPUP
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: EC
• PMA/510(K) Number: K880961
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/18/2026

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: 8065000485
• Device Lot Number: 17NPUP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/05/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/18/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/27/2025
• 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