Alcon Grieshaber 725.44Recalls & reported problems
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · Advanced DSP Tip ILM Forceps, 25G · Class 1
All models of Alcon Grieshaber (17)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07612717071001), received between Jun 12, 2024 and Nov 19, 2025 — 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Difficult to Open or Close3
- Break2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Insufficient Information2
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 19, 2025Break; Break
A NURSE REPORTED THAT THE HANDLE ATTACHMENT OF AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS HAD SEPARATED AND DETACHED. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED THE SAME DAY USING AN ALTERNATIVE FORCEPS. 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 23592930 ↗MalfunctionDec 12, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
A NURSE REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY, THE TIP OF AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS COULD NOT CLOSE. THE 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 20912450 ↗MalfunctionDec 11, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
A NURSE REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY, THE CLAMP ARM OF THE OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS DID NOT CLOSE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED THE SAME DAY USING AN ALTERNATIVE FORCEPS, AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20902197 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A VITRECTOMY SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS GOT STUCK. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON SAME DAY. PATIENT IMPACT WAS NOT REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19961221 ↗MalfunctionJun 12, 2024Break; Break
A NURSE REPORTED THAT DURING MEMBRANE PEEL PAS PLANA VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE, AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS SHAFT WAS LOOSE AND TIP WOULD NOT ENGAGE. FORCEPS WAS STUCK IN FULL OPEN POSITION. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH NEW FORCEPS ON THE SAME DAY WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19517688 ↗
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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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