Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 705.43Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07612717061781), received between Sep 14, 2023 and Mar 13, 2026 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (3 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 13, 2026Activation Problem

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC TIP DID NOT OPEN MIDWAY THROUGH THE PROCEDURE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY. DETAILS OF THE PROCEDURE WAS NOT PROVIDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24588767 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 5, 2026Product Quality Problem; Activation Failure

  A NURSE REPORTED THAT, DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY, AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS TIPS HAD SPILT AND COULD NOT GRASP THE MEMBRANE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY USING NEW FORCEPS WITHOUT ANY PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24267406 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 6, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A NURSE REPORTED THAT DURING MACULAR ANTERIOR MEMBRANE SURGERY, AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS WERE FOUND COULD NOT BE CLOSED. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY WITH AN ALTERNATIVE FORCEPS AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21077852 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 15, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A NURSE REPORTED THAT DURING EPIRETINAL MEMBRANE SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS COULD NOT BE CLOSED PROPERLY IN AN OPEN POSITION. SURGERY COULD NOT BE PERFORMED NORMALLY AND CAUSED TEN MINUTES DELAY. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18709986 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 14, 2023Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A NURSE REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS FAILED TO CLOSE FULLY DURING THE OPEN POSITION. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER FORCEPS AND THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17743173 ↗