Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 706.44Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 12 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07612717066960), received between Aug 18, 2021 and Feb 27, 2026 — classified as 12 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (8 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 12 most recent of 12 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Break

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS THAT HAD A PIECE OF A PRODUCT THAT CAME OFF. PROCEDURE DETAILS AND PATIENT IMPACT WERE NOT REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 24470667 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Break

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY FOR AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS HAD A PIECE THAT CAME OFF WITH NO PROPER GRIPPING. DETAILS RELATED TO PATIENT HARM HAVE NOT BEEN REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 24469322 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 7, 2025Break; Break

  THE GOVERNMENT AGENCY REPORTED THAT OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS TIP FRACTURED DURING USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23495472 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 28, 2025Activation Problem; Activation Problem

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY WHEN USING FOR MEMBRANE STRIPPING, THE TIP OF THE OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS CANNOT BE OPENED WHEN PRESSING THE HANDLE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY WITH ALTERNATIVE FORCEPS AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21916851 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 9, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND REPORTED THAT THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY AFTER REPLACING WITH ANOTHER FORCEPS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19946626 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 8, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT JAWS OF AN OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL FORCEPS DO NOT OPEN PROPERLY FOR USE DURING SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY AFTER REPLACING WITH ANOTHER NEW FORCEPS. NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19944032 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 23, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A NURSE REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS HEAD CLAMP ARM COULD NOT BE CLOSED DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19162484 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 10, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED CLARIFYING THAT THE TIP OF THE FORCEPS WAS BENT.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 19077900 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 1, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A NURSE REPORTED THAT AN FORCEP HEAD CLAMP ARM NOT BE CLOSED DURING OPEN POSITION DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19010928 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 22, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A NURSE REPORTED THAT DURING A VITRECTOMY SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS WAS NOT OPENING AND CLOSING. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH AN ALTERNATIVE FORCEPS WITH NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18756944 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 17, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS DID NOT OPEN. PROCEDURE DETAILS AND PATIENT IMPACT WERE NOT REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT NONE RECEIVED TILL DATE.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 18524598 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 18, 2021Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT MULTIPLE FORCEPS FAILED TO ACTUATE PROPERLY DURING SEPARATE VITRECTOMY PROCEDURES. ANOTHER FORCEPS WAS OPENED IN EACH EVENT AND THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12335536 ↗