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Constellation, EDGE PLUS, TOTAL PLUS, ULTRAVIT 8065752437Recalls & reported problems

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · 25+ TOTAL PLUS Vitrectory Pak, Beveled 10,000 CPM ULTRAVIT Probe Straight Endoilluminator · Class 2

All models of Constellation, EDGE PLUS, TOTAL PLUS, ULTRAVIT (8)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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

Quick summary

This Alcon Constellation vitrectomy cutter is the subject of 1,026 adverse event reports, which mention no deaths and 17 injuries. Most reports describe the cutter failing to cut, along with suction problems and fluid leaks. 2 open recalls cover possibly damaged packaging lids that could compromise sterility, and rising complaints about blade sharpness.

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Adverse event reports
1,023
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
17
Recalls naming it
2

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1,023 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00380657524372), received between Mar 9, 2021 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 17 injuries, 1,006 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Cut” (642 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 11 reportsDec 2023: 8 reportsJan 2024: 8 reportsFeb 2024: 11 reportsMar 2024: 16 reportsApr 2024: 12 reportsMay 2024: 10 reportsJun 2024: 10 reportsJul 2024: 19 reportsAug 2024: 20 reportsSep 2024: 22 reportsOct 2024: 16 reportsNov 2024: 26 reportsDec 2024: 11 reportsJan 2025: 24 reportsFeb 2025: 15 reportsMar 2025: 37 reportsApr 2025: 26 reportsMay 2025: 39 reportsJun 2025: 40 reportsJul 2025: 61 reportsAug 2025: 44 reportsSep 2025: 53 reportsOct 2025: 32 reportsNov 2025: 77 reportsDec 2025: 64 reportsJan 2026: 82 reportsFeb 2026: 20 reportsMar 2026: 8 reportsApr 2026: 3 reportsMay 2026: 1 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 9 reportsSep 2026: 27 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202682
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-2108-2025 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · 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-2676-2024 · Root cause: Process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Failure to Cut642
  • Suction Problem160
  • Suction Failure77
  • Leak/Splash37
  • No Flow32
  • Break28
  • Fluid/Blood Leak26
  • Ambient Noise Problem24

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions798
  • Insufficient Information220
  • Intraocular Pressure Decreased5
  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available3
  • Intraocular Pressure Increased3
  • Retinal Tear3
  • Endophthalmitis2
  • Bacterial Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 1,023 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Suction Problem; Failure to Cut

    A Physician reported that Probe had poor cutting and aspiration, and speed was slowed down during vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was successfully completed on same day after replacing the product with another one. There was no impact to the patient.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50948064 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Improper Flow or Infusion

    A Nurse reported that Air-liquid exchange is not available, no air discharge was observed during vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was successfully 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 50946972 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Suction Problem

    A physician reported that the cutter suction was low during vitrectomy surgery. The procedure was completed on same day after replacing the product with new one. There was no patient impact.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50942545 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Improper Flow or Infusion

    A physician reported that unable to perform air-fluid exchange normally during vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was completed on the same day by changing with new product. There was no information about patient impact.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50936702 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Suction Problem; Failure to Cut

    A physician reported that vitrectomy probe was unable to cut and aspirate normally even after the cutting speed was reduced below 3000 cuts per minute during vitrectomy surgery. However, other accessories inside the package were normal. The surgery was successfully completed on same day by replacing it with new product. There was no patient impact.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50935043 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Improper Flow or Infusion

    A physician reported that there was failure of air/fluid exchange during vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was completed on same day after replacing the product with another one. There was no impact to the patient.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50934792 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Failure to Cut

    A non-healthcare professional reported via the Health Authority that the vitrectomy probe had poor cutting during vitrectomy. The surgery was completed on the same day after replacing the product with new one. There was no impact to the patient.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50933072 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Failure to Cut

    A physician reported that the cutter stopped working; aspiration remained functional, but cutting was not occurring during the middle of the vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was completed after replacing the product with new one. There was no impact on the patient.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50932502 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Leak/Splash

    A nurse reported that cassette leaked before the vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was completed after replacing the product with another one. There was no patient impact.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50930524 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Failure to Cut

    A health care professional reported that while the surgeon was in the initial of core posterior vitrectomy surgery, the vitrectomy probe was not cutting, but however the aspiration function was normal. Eventually surgeon had to open another pak to complete the procedure. There was no information about any impact on patient.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50930520 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Failure to Cut

    A physician reported that the cutter suddenly stopped actuating during surgery. The surgery was completed on the same day after replacing the product with another one. The procedure type was unknown. There was patient contact with the suspect product; however, no impact occurred to the patient.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50916951 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Suction Problem; Failure to Cut

    A physician reported that probe had poor cutting and aspiration even reduced the cutting rate below 3000 during the vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was completed after replacing the product with another one. There was no patient impact.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50911939 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Suction Problem; Failure to Cut

    A physician reported that the probe was unable to cut and aspirate properly during vitrectomy surgery, even after the cutting speed was reduced to below 3,000 cuts per minute. The procedure was completed on same day after replacing the product with new one. There was no patient impact.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50895071 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Failure to Cut

    A nurse reported that probe was not cutting at an unknown timing. The procedure type was unknown. The surgery details and patient impact information was unknown.Additional information was received that probe was not cutting during vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was completed on the same day by opening the another vitrectomy pak. There was no patient impact.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50885755 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Material Twisted/Bent

    A nurse reported that the vitrectomy probe was noted to be bent prior to use during pars plana vitrectomy, endo laser photocoagulation and silicone oil filling surgery. The surgery was completed on same day after replacing the same product with another one. There was no patient impact.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50885266 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Failure to Cut; Ambient Noise Problem

    A physician reported that the vitrectomy probe had a hoarse sound. There was suction, but the cutting performance was very low, which affected the surgery. It still did not work even when the cutting speed was reduced to a lower level during vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was completed on same day after replacing the same product with another one. There was no information about patient impact.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50882834 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Obstruction of Flow; Infusion or Flow Problem

    A nurse reported that the infusion head was blocked and was unable to produce water 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 50882605 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Improper Flow or Infusion

    A nurse reported that gas-liquid exchange was not available and there was no gas discharge during vitrectomy surgery. The surgery completion and patient impact details were unknown.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50881600 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Suction Problem; Failure to Cut

    A Physician reported that Probe unable to cut and aspirate properly during vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was successfully 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 50877648 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Break

    A physician reported that cutter needle was fragile and broke easily outside the eye during surgery. The procedure type was unknown. The surgery was completed on same day by replacing it with new product. There was no information reported about patient impact.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50870000 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Failure to Cut

    A nurse reported that that vitrectomy probe could not cut even after reducing the speed to five thousand cuts per minute during vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was completed on same day, but it was unknown how the surgery was completed. There was no information reported about patient impact.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50864987 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Infusion or Flow Problem

    A physician reported that perfusion could not be performed normally during vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was completed on the same day, after replacing the product with another one. There was no information about patient impact.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50854385 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Suction Problem

    A nurse reported that the blockage of the vitrectomy probe 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 50850339 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Failure to Cut

    A non-healthcare professional reported that vitrector would not cut once in the patient¿s eye during vitrectomy surgery. It was unknown how the surgery was completed. There was no information about patient impact.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50818252 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Suction Problem; Failure to Cut; Ambient Noise Problem

    A physician reported that the vitrectomy probe had produced a hoarse sound, and there was aspiration, but the flow rate and cutting performance were very low during cataract and vitrectomy combination surgery. Even when the cutting speed was reduced to a lower level, it did not function properly. The surgery was completed on same day after replacing the vitrectomy probe with another one. There was no information about patient impact.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50729773 ↗

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