19g Packer/Chang IOL Cutters DFH-0012Recalls & reported problems
Microsurgical Technology, Inc. · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00844685001323), received between Oct 8, 2018 and Apr 12, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (1 report).
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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Degraded1
- Device Handling Problem1
- Material Fragmentation1
- Mechanical Problem1
- Naturally Worn1
Patient problems
- Capsular Bag Tear1
- Cataract1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Tissue Damage1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 12, 2024Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
SCISSOR TIPS DON'T FULLY CLOSE, SO THE SURGEON HAD TO CUT THE IOL MORE TOWARDS THE BASE OF THE SCISSORS. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE TIPS WERE FURTHER EXTENDED WITHIN THE ANTERIOR CHAMBER, AND THEY MADE CONTACT WITH/RUPTURED THE CAPSULAR BAG, WHICH PROMPTED THE NEED FOR AN ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: Capsular Bag Tear
MAUDE report 19102234 ↗MalfunctionAug 3, 2023Degraded; Material Fragmentation; Degraded; Material Fragmentation
WE HAD THE SCISSORS BREAK IN THE EYE TODAY WHILE CUTTING AN ACRYLIC LENSE. THE BROKEN PARTS WERE SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED FROM THE EYE. PATIENT FOLLOW UP THE NEXT DAY PER USUAL RETINA PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO INJURY TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17448168 ↗InjuryOct 8, 2018Mechanical Problem; Device Handling Problem; Mechanical Problem; Device Handling Problem
A SCISSOR WAS BEING USED TO CUT AN IOL WHEN A HOLE IN THE ANTERIOR CHAMBER OCCURRED.
Patient problems: Cataract; Tissue Damage
MAUDE report 7943472 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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