ClearCut® 8065771501Recalls & reported problems
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · ClearCut® S Safety SAB Sideport Knife 15 ° · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00380657715015), received between Nov 9, 2022 and Jan 30, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Dull, Blunt” (4 reports).
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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Dull, Blunt4
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 30, 2026Dull, Blunt
A GOVERNMENT AGENCY REPORTED THAT OPHTHALMIC SCALPEL WAS BLUNT. THE DETAILS OF THE PROCEDURE AND PATIENT IMPACT WAS NOT REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24219528 ↗MalfunctionOct 31, 2024Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt
A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT DURING CATARACT SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC CUTTING BLADES DOES NOT RETRACT SMOOTHLY. PATIENT IMPACT WAS NOT REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED AND NONE RECEIVED TILL DATE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20577013 ↗MalfunctionNov 13, 2022Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC KNIFE NOTED TO BE DULL DURING SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH AN ALTERNATIVE KNIFE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15786027 ↗MalfunctionNov 9, 2022Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING CATARACT SURGERY THE OPHTHALMIC KNIFE WAS NOT SHARP ENOUGH, THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY. NO IMPACT ON THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAD BEEN REQUESTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED CLARIFYING THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED BY REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER ONE. THE PRODUCT WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT WITH NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15765773 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.