MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Alcon Research, LLC - Irvine Technology Center LENSX LASER SYSTEM; Ophthalmic Femtosecond Laser

Model Number	550
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Capsular Bag Tear (2639)
Date of Event	09/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
A non-healthcare professional reported that, during lensx-assisted cataract surgery in the patient's right eye, the capsular bag ruptured during cataract removal.No patient movement was reported, and the surgery was completed.An anterior vitrectomy was performed, and a one-piece intraocular lens was implanted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H.3., h.6.: 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).H.10 reflects all related report numbers associated with this product event that have been submitted at this time.

• Brand Name: LENSX LASER SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: Ophthalmic Femtosecond Laser
• 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 ; +1(800)757-9780
• MDR Report Key: 50897320
• Report Number: 2028159-2026-01521
• Device Sequence Number: 10684180
• Product Code: OOE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380659981623
• UDI-Public: (01)00380659981623(17)260217(11)160217(10)NA
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: HI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K163551
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• 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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/17/2026
• Device Model Number: 550
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065998162
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/17/2016
• 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: UNITY VCS Console
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Sex: Male