Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 706.43Recalls & reported problems
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · REVOLUTION DSP 23G Endgrasping Forceps · Class 1
All models of Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION (13)
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 07612717067264), received between Apr 6, 2022 and Jun 19, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Difficult to Open or Close1
Patient problems
- Macular Edema1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Retinal Tear1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 19, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
A PHYSICIAN REPORTED VIA A CLINICAL STUDY THAT DURING A VITRECTOMY SURGERY WHILE USING AN OPHTHALMIC DISPOSABLE PRODUCT A PATIENT EXPERIENCED RETINAL TEAR REQUIRING SURGICAL INTERVENTION. THE PATIENT SYMPTOM WAS RESOLVED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION EXPECTED AS THE DETAILS WERE RECEIVED FROM A CLINICAL STUDY.
Patient problems: Retinal Tear
MAUDE report 17150957 ↗InjuryJun 15, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
A INVESTIGATOR REPORTED IN A CLINICAL STUDY AFTER USING SURGICAL FORCEPS A MALE PATIENT EXPERIENCED WITH CYSTIC EDEMA AFTER POST COMBINED CATARACT AND VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SYMPTOMS WERE RESOLVED.
Patient problems: Macular Edema
MAUDE report 17134287 ↗MalfunctionApr 6, 2022Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
A NURSE REPORTED THAT DURING A VITRECTOMY SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS MOVED TO OPEN AND THEN FAILED TO CLOSE. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED BY SUING AN ALTERNATE FORCEPS WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14020304 ↗
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- 25ga DEX Stiff End Grasper Forceps DVF4022-25-SKatalyst Surgical LLC · Forceps, Ophthalmic1 recall0 reports
- Vortex Surgical Inc VS0740.23Vortex Surgical, Inc. · Forceps, Ophthalmic1 recall0 reports
- Vortex Surgical Inc VS0744.25Vortex Surgical, Inc. · Forceps, Ophthalmic1 recall0 reports
- Vortex Surgical Inc. VS0751.25Vortex Surgical, Inc. · Forceps, Ophthalmic1 recall0 reports
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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