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CONSTELLATION® HYPERVIT® TOTAL PLUS® 8065753106Recalls & reported problems

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · 25+®Ga HYPERVIT® Bevel 20K CPM TOTAL PLUS® Vitrectomy Pak · Class 2

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

Quick summary

This Constellation Hypervit cutter from Alcon is a tool used during eye surgery. The FDA database holds 547 reports for it, mostly describing the cutter failing to cut or suction problems, with 17 injuries and no deaths. Two open recalls name this device, over packaging lid damage that could compromise sterility and over sharpness complaints.

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Adverse event reports
546
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
17
Recalls naming it
2

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 546 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00380657531066), received between Jul 13, 2021 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 17 injuries, 529 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Cut” (365 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: 7 reportsDec 2023: 5 reportsJan 2024: 3 reportsFeb 2024: 7 reportsMar 2024: 6 reportsApr 2024: 6 reportsMay 2024: 9 reportsJun 2024: 7 reportsJul 2024: 8 reportsAug 2024: 11 reportsSep 2024: 6 reportsOct 2024: 17 reportsNov 2024: 14 reportsDec 2024: 10 reportsJan 2025: 12 reportsFeb 2025: 10 reportsMar 2025: 22 reportsApr 2025: 11 reportsMay 2025: 23 reportsJun 2025: 19 reportsJul 2025: 35 reportsAug 2025: 30 reportsSep 2025: 9 reportsOct 2025: 24 reportsNov 2025: 33 reportsDec 2025: 34 reportsJan 2026: 25 reportsFeb 2026: 15 reportsMar 2026: 7 reportsApr 2026: 3 reportsMay 2026: 2 reportsJun 2026: 1 reportsJul 2026: 1 reportsAug 2026: 4 reportsSep 2026: 13 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202635
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 · 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-2680-2024 · Root cause: Process control · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Failure to Cut365
  • Suction Problem80
  • Suction Failure43
  • Leak/Splash19
  • No Flow17
  • Ambient Noise Problem15
  • Improper Flow or Infusion12
  • Break9

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions414
  • Insufficient Information122
  • Intraocular Pressure Decreased10
  • Endophthalmitis4
  • Eye Pain3
  • Retinal Tear3
  • Visual Disturbances3
  • Vitreous Hemorrhage3

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 546 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Failure to Cut

    A non-healthcare professional reported that packs (probes) were experiencing inconsistent vitrectomy cutting. The surgery details and patient impact details were unknown.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50943555 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Suction Problem

    A non healthcare professional reported that no fluid dynamic/aspiration with cutter at unknown timing. The procedure type and completion details were unknown. There was no information about patient impact.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50943553 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Failure to Cut

    A non-healthcare professional reported that packs (probes) were experiencing inconsistent vitrectomy cutting. The surgery details and patient impact details were unknown.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50943552 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Failure to Cut

    A physician reported that the vitrectomy probe cutting speed was reduced 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 50943428 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Use of Device Problem

    A physician reported that the vitrectomy probe did not work 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 50934801 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information

    A nurse reported that the cutter (vitrectomy probe) did not work on machine during surgery. The surgery type, procedure completion details were unknown. There was no information about patient impact.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50933483 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Suction Problem; Failure to Cut

    A physician reported that cutting of cutter was poor and aspiration of cutter was not possible during surgery. The procedure type was unknown. 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 50928860 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Failure to Cut

    A healthcare professional reported that vitrectomy probe could not cut 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 50915638 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Failure to Cut

    A health care professional reported that probe could not cut during the vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was completed on the same day but unknown how it was completed. There was no information about patient impact.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50911540 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 27, 2026Suction Problem; Failure to Cut

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50909581 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Obstruction of Flow

    A healthcare professional reported that the posterior segment infusion tip was occluded and could not be flushed open using a syringe before vitrectomy surgery. The surgery was completed on the same day. There was no information about patient impact.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50856148 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Failure to Cut

    A physician reported that actuation failure of cutter occurred during surgery. The procedure type was unknown. The surgery was completed on the same day by replacing with another product. There was no patient impact.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50856147 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Suction Problem

    A Physician reported that poor aspiration of probe was observed during surgery. The Procedure type was unknown. The surgery was successfully completed after replacing the product with another one. There was no patient impact.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50852646 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 20, 2026Suction Problem; Failure to Cut

    A non-healthcare professional reported that the cutter (vitrectomy probe) did not cut, and the maximum vacuum setting reached 450 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) during vitrectomy 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 50339409 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Failure to Cut

    A physician reported that the cutter did not cut during surgery. The procedure type was unknown. 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 50249318 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Leak/Splash

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50218885 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Break

    A healthcare professional reported that cutter broke mid of the vitrectomy procedure, piece of metal came off the end of the cutter into back of the eye and surgeon was able to retrieve it and the fragment was removed during the same surgery. The surgery was completed on the same day but replacement details were unknown. There was no impact to the patient.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50206986 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 22, 2026Failure to Cut

    A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT THE VITRECTOMY PROBE DID NOT CUT DURING CALIBRATION. THE PROCEDURE TYPE AND SURGERY COMPLETION DETAILS WERE UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO INFORMATION ABOUT THE PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 25902290 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 8, 2026

    VITRECTOMY PROBE WOULD NOT CONNECT TO THE CONSTELLATION MACHINE WHEN PLUGGED IN. THE CONNECTOR LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN GREEN ON THE CONSTELLATION MACHINE. PROBE WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO BEGINNING SURGERY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25428498 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Failure to Cut; Ambient Noise Problem

    A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT THE VITRECTOR (VITRECTOMY PROBE) DID NOT REACH THE MAXIMUM VACUUM AND THE SOUND WAS UNUSUAL DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON SAME DAY WITH BACKUP PRODUCT. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25238920 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 7, 2026Infusion or Flow Problem

    A OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT THE INFUSION FAILED DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON SAME DAY, BUT IT WAS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO INFORMATION ABOUT PATIENT IMPACT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25108869 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 24, 2026Obstruction of Flow

    A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT THE ADVISORY CODE DISPLAYED AND INFUSION LINE OCCLUDED DURING CALIBRATION OF SURGERY. THE PROCEDURAL TYPE WAS UNKNOWN. THE SURGERY COMPLETION AND REPLACEMENT DETAILS WERE UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24980650 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 15, 2026Failure to Cut

    A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT THE VITRECTOMY PROBE COULD NOT CUT WELL DURING 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 24881361 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 14, 2026Leak/Splash

    A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT CASSETTE LEAKED WATER BEFORE VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER ONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24868577 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 7, 2026Failure to Cut

    A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT UNSTABLE CUTTING OF PROBE DURING THE 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 24541099 ↗

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