MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Alcon Research, LLC - Irvine Technology Center CENTURION Vision System; Unit, phacofragmentation

Catalog Number	8065751763
Medical Device Problem Code	Suction Problem (2170)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	09/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A physician reported that the ophthalmic systems vacuum level did not increase as expected in ultrasound mode during phacoemulsification.The footswitch was inspected for any foreign material, and the handpiece was checked for leakage; however, no abnormalities were found.The vacuum level still did not increase thereafter.The procedure was completed without further intervention.There was no further patient impact was reported.
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).

• Brand Name: CENTURION Vision System
• Common Device Name: Unit, phacofragmentation
• 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: 50930863
• Report Number: 2028159-2026-01532
• Device Sequence Number: 21229731
• Product Code: HQC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657517633
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121555
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/29/2026

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: 07/14/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751763
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/29/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/13/2016
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown