Alcon 8065912301Recalls & reported problems
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · MVR Knife 23 Gauge Cannula Compatible · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00380659123016), received between Jul 2, 2024 and Jan 21, 2026 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Dull, Blunt” (5 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, Blunt5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 21, 2026Dull, Blunt
A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT TWELVE OPHTHALMIC KNIVES FROM THE SAME BATCH WERE FOUND TO BE DULL BEFORE SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED THE SAME DAY BY USING AN ALTERNATIVE KNIFE WITHOUT ANY PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24129601 ↗MalfunctionJan 2, 2026Dull, Blunt
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED INDICATED THAT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF AFFECTED KNIVES WAS TWO.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23945917 ↗MalfunctionDec 24, 2025Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt
A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT BEFORE A SURGERY TWO OPHTHALMIC CUTTING KNIVES COULD NOT BE INSERTED SMOOTHLY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED USING NEW KNIVES CAUSING NO HARM TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUESTED AND NONE RECEIVED TILL DATE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23887515 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2025Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt
A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC BLADE WAS DULL DURING SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED BY REPLACING WITH A NEW ONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23726846 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2024Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt
A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT OPHTHALMIC BLADE FOUND TO BE BLUNT END DURING THE VITRECTOMY SURGERY. SURGERY HAS BEEN COMPLETED. NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19656102 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.