Alcon Grieshaber 723.52Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07612717070950), received between Feb 8, 2022 and May 29, 2025 — classified as 2 injuries, 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 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 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMay 29, 2025Device Damaged Prior to Use; Device Damaged Prior to Use

  A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY, TIP OF THE OPHTHALMIC SCISSORS BROKE OFF INSIDE THE EYE. A FOURTH SCLERAL INCISION WAS MADE. A 20G FOREIGN BODY FORCEPS WAS USED TO RETRIEVE THE BROKEN TIP, AND THE INCISION WAS SUTURED. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY. PATIENT OUTCOME WAS UNKNOWN. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED; NONE HAS BEEN RECEIVED TILL DATE.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 22104463 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 29, 2024Break; Break

  A NURSE REPORTED THAT DURING PARS PLANA VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE IN THE LEFT EYE, AN OPHTHALMIC SCISSORS TIP BROKE OFF AND FELL INTO THE EYE. PIECE OF METAL WAS REMOVED. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19200096 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 28, 2023Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC OPERATING SCISSORS WERE NOT RESPONDING AFTER THE SEVERAL USES. THE PROCEDURE DETAILS WERE NOT REPORTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED BY USING THE ALTERNATIVE PRODUCT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17832330 ↗
• InjuryJun 27, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED VIA A CLINICAL STUDY THAT AFTER A VITRECTOMY SURGERY A PATIENT EXPERIENCED RETINAL SURFACE DAMAGE AND HEMORRHAGE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION EXPECTED AS THE DETAILS WERE RECEIVED FROM A CLINICAL STUDY.

  Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding; Retinal Tear

  MAUDE report 17207711 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 1, 2023Break; Break

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING THE CATARACT SURGERY, OPHTHALMIC SCISSORS TIP WAS BROKEN AND COULD NOT BE USED NORMALLY DURING SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AFTER A NEW REPLACEMENT WAS USED. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17037254 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 8, 2022Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  A PHARMACIST REPORTED THAT DURING A VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE OPHTHALMIC MICRO SCISSORS FAILED TO CUT. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED BY USING AN ALTERNATE SCISSOR. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13478734 ↗