Alcon Grieshaber 25+ 725.44PRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 17 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07612717071018), received between Jun 3, 2021 and Jan 21, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 16 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (12 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 17 most recent of 17 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 21, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY, AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS COULD NOT BE OPENED. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY AFTER THE FORCEPS WAS REPLACED, AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24128406 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 9, 2026Activation Problem

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS TIP CANNOT CLOSE DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED BY THE ALTERNATIVE FORCEPS WITHOUT ANY PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24019698 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 6, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY TIPS OF AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS COULD NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AFTER CHANGING THE NEW PRODUCT. NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23971799 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 6, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY TIPS OF AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS COULD NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AFTER CHANGING THE NEW PRODUCT. NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23971793 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 2, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY TIPS OF AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS COULD NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AFTER CHANGING THE NEW PRODUCT. NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23942117 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 31, 2025Activation Problem; Activation Problem

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT, DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY, AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS COULD NOT BE OPENED AND CLOSED NORMALLY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED THE SAME DAY, AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23433825 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 3, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS THAT COULD NOT BE CLOSED COMPLETELY. PROCEDURE DETAILS AND PATIENT IMPACT WERE NOT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 20829985 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 23, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A NURSE REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE, AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS COULD NOT BE OPENED AFTER BEING CLOSED IN THE EYE. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY WITH AN ALTERNATIVE FORCEPS AND WITH NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20050121 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 22, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A NURSE REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY, AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS COULD NOT BE OPENED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED, AND NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20029744 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 15, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A NURSE REPORTED THAT TWO OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL FORCEPS COULD NOT BE OPENED AFTER BEING CLOSED DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY. NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19744309 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 15, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A NURSE REPORTED THAT TWO OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL FORCEPS COULD NOT BE OPENED AFTER BEING CLOSED DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY. NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19744299 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 14, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A NURSE REPORTED THAT OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS COULD NOT BE OPENED OR CLOSED DURING THE VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY. THERE IS NONIMPACT ON THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19535092 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 14, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A NURSE REPORTED THAT OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS COULD NOT BE OPENED OR CLOSED DURING THE VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY. THERE IS NONIMPACT ON THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19535091 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 21, 2024Break; Break

  A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT DURING CATARACT SURGERY AND RETINAL DETACHMENT, AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS TIP CAME OFF. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY WITH NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19361027 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 18, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS TIP PART COULD NOT BE CLOSED AND THE INTERNAL LINING MEMBRANE COULD NOT BE REMOVED. PROCEDURE DETAILS AND PATIENT IMPACT WERE NOT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19133529 ↗
• InjuryJun 26, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  A CLINICAL SURVEY REVEALED THAT AFTER CATARACT VITRECTOMY SURGERY A MALE PATIENT EXPERIENCED ELEVATED INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE WHILE USING OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS AND HANDPIECE IT WAS TREATED WITH UNKNOWN MEDICATION. CURRENT PATIENT SYMPTOMS WAS RESOLVED. AGE OF THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED FROM 50 TO 79 YEARS, EXACT AGE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN .

  Patient problems: Intraocular Pressure Increased

  MAUDE report 17198717 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 3, 2021Connection Problem; Connection Problem

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS TIP COULD NOT BE FIXED ON THE HANDLE DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT OR HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11926535 ↗