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Constellation, Ultravit, 25+, TotalPlus, EdgePlus 8065751617Recalls & reported problems

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · Constellation Vision System 7500 CPM UltraVit Probe Straight Endoilluminator 25+ TotalPlus Vitrectomy Pak EdgePlus Blade Valved Entry System · Class 2

2 open recalls name this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Quick summary

This Alcon Constellation Vision System is a machine used in cataract and eye surgery. Many of its 400 adverse event reports describe the cutter failing to cut. The reports list 6 injuries and no deaths. There are 2 open recalls, for possibly damaged lids on some units that could compromise sterility and for sharpness complaints about certain knives. Reports fell from 89 in the prior 12 months to 28 in the last 12 months.

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Adverse event reports
398
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Recalls naming it
2

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 398 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00380657516179), received between Mar 24, 2021 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 6 injuries, 392 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Cut” (161 reports).

2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 2 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 9 reportsDec 2023: 7 reportsJan 2024: 11 reportsFeb 2024: 9 reportsMar 2024: 5 reportsApr 2024: 4 reportsMay 2024: 12 reportsJun 2024: 12 reportsJul 2024: 24 reportsAug 2024: 17 reportsSep 2024: 12 reportsOct 2024: 23 reportsNov 2024: 11 reportsDec 2024: 12 reportsJan 2025: 12 reportsFeb 2025: 7 reportsMar 2025: 7 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 7 reportsJun 2025: 7 reportsJul 2025: 11 reportsAug 2025: 8 reportsSep 2025: 3 reportsOct 2025: 4 reportsNov 2025: 5 reportsDec 2025: 8 reportsJan 2026: 5 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 5 reportsSep 2026: 3 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202624
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Apr 28, 2025Open, Classified

    Due to the potential that some units within specific lots were damaged during the manufacturing process. The area of damage is within the same area of the lidding. While the damage in the lidding is visibly noticeable, due to risk of sterility being compromised.

    Z-2109-2025 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · FDA record ↗

  2. Jul 15, 2024Open, Classified

    Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Comeal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.

    Z-2673-2024 · Root cause: Process control · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Failure to Cut161
  • Fluid/Blood Leak39
  • Break37
  • Leak/Splash34
  • Suction Failure28
  • Suction Problem22
  • No Flow17
  • Complete Blockage16

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions332
  • Insufficient Information74
  • Intraocular Pressure Decreased3
  • Retinal Tear2
  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
  • Capsular Bag Tear1
  • Choroidal Hemorrhage1
  • Corneal Abrasion1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 398 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Suction Problem; Failure to Cut

    A nurse reported that cutter failed to cut and aspirate during the vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was completed by replacing the cutter. There was no patient impact.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50943551 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Break

    A healthcare professional reported that tip of the vitrectomy probe broke off inside the eye during surgery. The surgery type was unknown. The broken tip was successfully removed from the eye without further complications. The surgery completions details were unknown. There was no information about patient impact.Additional information was requested and non-received till date.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50943104 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Failure to Cut

    A nurse reported that the cutter was not cut during vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was completed on the same day by replacing the product with new one. There was no patient impact.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50915635 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 17, 2026Use of Device Problem

    A health care professional reported that the cutter (vitrectomy probe) was not performing during vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was completed on same day. There was no information about any patient impact.Additional information has been requested but none received till date.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50271405 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Failure to Cut

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50224294 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Failure to Cut

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50224293 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Failure to Cut

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50224287 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Failure to Cut

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50206363 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Material Twisted/Bent

    A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT PROBE GOT BEND AND THEN DETACHED DURING SURGERY. PROCEDURE TYPE WAS UNKNOWN. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON SAME DAY. THERE WAS NO INFORMATION ABOUT PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24159071 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 12, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak

    A PHARMACIST REPORTED THAT THE VALVED TROCARS BEGAN TO LEAK DURING CALIBRATION OF VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON SAME DAY AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH NEW ONE. THERE WAS NO INFORMATION ABOUT PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24033764 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 8, 2026Noise, Audible; Air/Gas in Device

    A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT A STRANGE SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE CASSETTE AND ALSO, AIR GOT INTO THE CASSETTE A LOT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER ONE. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24000517 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 7, 2026Suction Problem; Failure to Cut

    A NURSE REPORTED THAT THE CUTTER HAD POOR ACTUATION AND ASPIRATION OF THE CUTTER COULD NOT BE PERFORMED DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED BY REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH NEW ONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23989890 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 2, 2026Disconnection

    A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT DURING THE VITRECTOMY SURGERY THE TIP OF THE VITRECTOR WAS DETACHED FROM THE VITRECTOR. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY BUT IT WAS UNKNOWN HOW IT WAS COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23942551 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 29, 2025Break; Failure to Cut; Break; Failure to Cut

    AN OPHTHALMIC SURGEON REPORTED THAT CUTTER WAS NOT WORKING WELL (CUTTER WITH 7500 CUTS PER MINUTE WAS NOT WORKING WELL AND HE REDUCED IT TO 5000 CUTS PER MINUTE) AND CUTTER BROKE INSIDE THE TROCAR DURING SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ON SAME DAY. PROCEDURE TYPE WAS UNKNOWN AND THERE WAS NO INFORMATION ABOUT THE PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 23904928 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 26, 2025Failure to Cut; Ambient Noise Problem; Air/Gas in Device; Failure to Cut; Ambient Noise Problem; Air/Gas in Device

    A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT CUTTING HAD SOUND AND CREATED A LOT OF BUBBLE AND EVENTUALLY GOT STUCK AT AN UNKNOWN TIMING OF SURGERY. THE PROCEDURAL TYPE WAS UNKNOWN. THE SURGERY COMPLETION AND REPLACEMENT DETAILS WERE UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO INFORMATION ABOUT PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 23894785 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 24, 2025Suction Problem; Suction Problem

    A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT PROBE HAD INSUFFICIENT ASPIRATION EFFICIENCY BEFORE VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AFTER REPLACING WITH NEW PRODUCT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23887519 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 15, 2025Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

    A NURSE REPORTED THAT PROBE HAD NO CUTTING DURING THE VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY; HOWEVER, THE METHOD OF COMPLETION WAS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23803802 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 15, 2025Suction Problem; Failure to Cut; Suction Problem; Failure to Cut

    A NURSE REPORTED THAT THE VITRECTOME STOPPED CUTTING, THE VITRECTOMY PORT WAS BLOCKED BY A JAMMED BLADE DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON SAME DAY AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER ONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23801888 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 11, 2025Disconnection; Ambient Noise Problem; Disconnection; Ambient Noise Problem

    A NURSE REPORTED THAT EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS OF THE VITRECTOMY AND GRADUAL LOOSENING OF THE VITRECTOMY TIP DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ON SAME DAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23777717 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 4, 2025Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

    A PHARMACIST REPORTED THAT PROBE DID NOT PERFORM CUTTING AND ASPIRATION WAS NORMAL DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AFTER REPLACING WITH NEW PROBE. THERE WAS NO INFORMATION ABOUT PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 23715143 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 4, 2025Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

    A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT CUTTER HEAD STOPPED WORKING DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE NEW PRODUCT WAS REPLACED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS NO INFORMATION ABOUT PATIENT IMPACT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT THE CUTTING WAS NOT WORKING. THE ASPIRATION AND ACTUATION CONDITION WAS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23714821 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 25, 2025Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

    A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT THE VITRECTOMY PROBE HAD POOR CUTTING DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AFTER REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT WITH NEW ONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23645072 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 24, 2025Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

    A CUSTOMER REPORTED VIA HEALTH AUTHORITY THAT THE VITRECTOMY PROBE COULD NOT CUT THE VITREOUS DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH A NEW VITRECTOMY PROBE. THERE WAS NO INFORMATION ABOUT PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 23628528 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 11, 2025Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

    A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT IN A PARS PLANA VITRECTOMY (PPV) SURGERY, THE CUTTER PROBES WERE NOT CUTTING. NURSE CHANGED CUTTER PROBE TWICE UNTIL THE PROBE COULD CUT PROPERLY AND FINISHED CASE IN THAT DAY. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23520633 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 7, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

    A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT CASSETTE LEAKED WATER BEFORE VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AFTER REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT WITH NEW ONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23497595 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.