Alcon Grieshaber Finesse MAXGrip REVOLUTION 706.13Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 15 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07612717070707), received between Dec 13, 2021 and Jan 29, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 14 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (11 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 15 most recent of 15 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 29, 2026Activation Problem

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT IN AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS TIPS DID NOT MEET. PROCEDURE DETAILS AND PATIENT IMPACT HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED; NONE HAS BEEN RECEIVED TILL DATE.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 24209053 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 26, 2025Activation Problem; Activation Problem

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS WAS UNABLE TO OPEN. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AFTER USING AN OPHTHALMIC SHARK SKIN. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21701994 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 22, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING VITREORETINAL SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS DID NOT FUNCTIONED AS EXPECTED AND TIPS WOULD NOT MEET. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH OTHER FORCEPS WITHOUT ANY PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21206103 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 14, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING VITREORETINAL SURGERY, THE OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS WOULD NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED BY USING ANOTHER FORCEPS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20437811 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 23, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL FORCEPS TIPS NOT STICKING/GRIPPING AT ALL DURING SURGERY IN THE LEFT EYE OF THE PATIENT. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY AFTER USING ANOTHER SHARK SKIN FORCEPS. THE TYPE OF PROCEDURE WAS NOT REPORTED. NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20284964 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 6, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A VIT-RET SURGERY, A FORCEPS EXHIBITED THE HANDLE DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE EXACT POSITION OF THE FORCEPS, WHETHER STICKING IN A FULL OPEN OR FULL CLOSED POSITION, REMAINS UNKNOWN. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED POST REPLACING THE PRODUCT. PATIENT IMPACT WERE NOT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18651901 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 14, 2023Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT DURING A VIT RETINAL SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS FAILED AS IT WAS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH AN ALTERNATE FORCEPS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17539402 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 14, 2023Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT DURING A VIT RETINAL SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS FAILED AS IT WAS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH AN ALTERNATE FORCEPS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17539390 ↗
• 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 MACULAR EDEMA AFTER POST VITRECTOMY SURGERY. UNKNOW INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED AND THE SYMPTOMS WERE RESOLVED.

  Patient problems: Macular Edema

  MAUDE report 17134140 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 24, 2023Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT THE TIPS OF AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS DO NOT COME TOGETHER AND GRASP DURING SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AND THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ANY PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16233362 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 5, 2023Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS WERE NOT CLOSING AT THE TIPS. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER FORCEPS USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16102460 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 12, 2022Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS DID NOT CLOSE DURING A SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY BY REPLACING FORCEPS WITH ANOTHER ONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15217341 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 12, 2022Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY DURING A SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY BY REPLACING THE FORCEPS WITH ANOTHER ONE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ANY PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15217334 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 20, 2022Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS WOULD NOT CLOSE. PROCEDURE DETAILS AND PATIENT IMPACT WERE NOT REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT NONE RECEIVE TILL DATE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14161139 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 13, 2021Fitting Problem; Fitting Problem

  AN OPHTHALMIC SURGEON REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS DID NOT OPEN AT THE END OF VERY FIRST GRAB. TROCARS ARE CONSISTENTLY TIGHT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED CONFIRMED THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE TROCARS ONLY THAT THE FORCEPS DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12985124 ↗