Alcon Grieshaber 681.05Recalls & reported problems
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · Discission Knife, straight, 0.5 mm · Class 1
All models of Alcon Grieshaber (17)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 07612717000063), received between May 26, 2021 and Jan 7, 2026 — classified as 5 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. 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
- Dull, Blunt4
- Defective Device1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 7, 2026Dull, Blunt
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING RIGHT EYE CATARACT SURGERY OPHTHALMIC KNIFE WAS NOT CUTTING. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23987589 ↗MalfunctionFeb 26, 2025Defective Device; Defective Device
A NURSE REPORTED THAT DURING VITREORETINAL SURGERY, AN OPHTHALMIC TIP BROKE OFF. THE BROKEN TIP WAS RECOVERED FROM THE SUCTION CANISTER. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED BY USING THE NEW DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21469844 ↗MalfunctionApr 16, 2022Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT OPHTHALMIC BLADES WERE FOUND TO BE DULL. PROCEDURE DETAILS AND PATIENT IMPACT HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED INDICATED THAT BLADES DID NOT CUT. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14131787 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2021Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt
A NURSE REPORTED THAT DURING A CATARACT EXTRACTION SURGERY, AN OPHTHALMIC KNIFE BLADE WAS FOUND TO BE DULL WHEN THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO MAKE THE PARACENTESIS. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ANY PATIENT HARM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FURTHER CLARIFIED THAT AN ALTERNATE KNIFE WAS OBTAINED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12053298 ↗MalfunctionMay 26, 2021Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF TWO KNIVES WERE NOT AS SHARP AS USUAL. PROCEDURE DETAILS INFORMATION IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ANY PATIENT INVOLVEMENT OR PATIENT HARM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11889170 ↗
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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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