MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Alcon Research, LLC - Huntington Clareon Aspheric Hydrophobic Acrylic IOL; Intraocular Lens

Model Number	SY60WF
Medical Device Problem Code	Scratched Material (3020)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/03/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A nurse reported that during an intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure, iol was scratched and there was no patient harm.Additional information has been requested but is not available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The lens was returned in the lens case.Viscoelastic was dried on the lens.The lens had been cut into two pieces across the center, typical of a removal.The lens was cleaned with klrp for further evaluation.A scuff was observed in the center of the anterior surface.Cracks were observed on the edges near the cut area.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 medical device file were met.Associated products were not provided.It is unknown if qualified associated products were used.The root cause for the reported scratch could not be determined.The lens was retuned cut into two pieces.A scuff was observed in the center of the anterior surface.Cracks were observed on the edges near the cut area.Damage to the anterior surface may be cause by forceps or a plunger override.It is unknown if qualified associated products were used.The ifu (instruction for use) instructs: company foldable iols (intraocular lens) are qualified for use with an company qualified delivery system (handpiece and cartridge) and ophthalmic viscosurgical device (ovd) (ophthalmic viscoelastic device) combination.The ifu instructs that an company qualified delivery system and viscoelastic combination should be used.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.Important: the plunger should make initial contact with the cartridge at the ramp.In the event the plunger does not contact the cartridge at the ramp, do not use the handpiece and contact company.The handpiece ifu instructs: verify that the plunger tip is properly engaging the lens optic and that the lens moves forward at the same rate as the plunger while slowly advancing the plunger forward to avoid damaging the lens.When the threads on the knob make contact with the barrel, turn the knob clockwise approximately ½ turn to engage the threads and then stop.The iol will now be in the dwell position.Inspect to ensure the plunger is behind the optic.The investigation has been completed based on current information.Receipt of additional relevant information or supporting materials will prompt a re-evaluation of the complaint investigation.Complaints are reviewed and monitored for adverse trends on a monthly basis.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No further action has been identified for this reported event.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 is warranted at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is:(b)(4).H.10 reflects all related report numbers associated with this product event that have been submitted at this time.

• 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 ; +1(800)757-9780
• MDR Report Key: 50896953
• Report Number: 1119421-2026-01950
• Device Sequence Number: 17642522
• Product Code: HQL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380652251518
• UDI-Public: (01)00380652251518(17)300111(11)260113(10)16181818
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P190018
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/25/2026

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.215
• Device Lot Number: 16181818
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/14/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/13/2026
• 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 Age: 80 YR
• Patient Sex: Female