MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON HYPERVIT VITRECTOMY PROBE; VITRECTOMY, INSTRUMENT CUTTER

Catalog Number	8065830026
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Cut (2587)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/24/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No technical inquiries were received from the customer.One opened probe with tip protector in a tray was received for evaluation.The sample was visually inspected and found to be conforming.The sample was then functionally tested for actuation and cut.The sample was found to be conforming for cut and nonconforming for actuation.The probe was disassembled and the components inspected.Excessive wear observed on inner cutter when compared to the degree of wear based on continuous actuation of the probe visual standard photos.Gouge marks at the bend area, cutting edge and a couple other locations on the inner cutter.A review of the device history record traceable to the lot number obtained from the device¿s radio frequency identification (rfid) tag, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.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 and materials received, the investigation concluded that the complaint evaluation confirms that probe had an actuation failure and does not confirm a cut failure.The root cause for the actuation failure is the excessive use of probe.The probe was disassembled, and the components inspected.The wear observed on inner cutter when compared to the degree of wear based on continuous actuation of the probe visual standard photos is consistent with excessive use classification.Excess usage of the probe will wear and damage the inner cutter such that the cutter function becomes poor, bent, or does not function at all.Per the directions for use (dfu), the vitrectomy probe is verified for 20 minutes of use at maximum cut speed.No further investigative or manufacturing actions are warranted at this time due to the observed actuation failure was due to excessive use of the probe by the user.Per the directions for use (dfu), the vitrectomy probe is verified for 20 minutes of use at maximum cut speed.All probes are 100% visually inspected and tested for actuation, aspiration, and cut during manufacturing.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.Complaint data for all products is reviewed monthly to monitor for adverse trends.During the last review, 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).
Event or Problem Description
A physician reported that cutter was not rotating as per intended speed during surgery.The procedure type was unknown.The surgery was completed after replacing the product with another one.There was no patient impact.

• Brand Name: HYPERVIT VITRECTOMY PROBE
• Common Device Name: VITRECTOMY, INSTRUMENT CUTTER
• 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: 25658612
• Report Number: 1644019-2026-03448
• Device Sequence Number: 9353488
• Product Code: HQE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380658300265
• UDI-Public: (01)00380658300265(17)260831(11)240904(10)171TAV
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K170520
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/29/2026

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 Expiration Date: 08/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065830026
• Device Lot Number: 171TAV
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/13/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/04/2024
• 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