Alcon Grieshaber 725.52Recalls & reported problems
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · Advanced DSP Tip Curved Scissors, 25G · Class 1
All models of Alcon Grieshaber (17)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07612717071063), received between Mar 22, 2021 and Jan 8, 2025 — classified as 6 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
- Failure to Cut3
- Difficult to Insert1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 8, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT, DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY THE TIP OF AN OPHTHALMIC SCISSORS DID NOT WORK. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH ALTERNATIVE SCISSORS ON THE SAME DAY AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21100228 ↗MalfunctionNov 21, 2024Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Open or Close
A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT THE TWO OPHTHALMIC SCISSORS WERE UNABLE TO PASS THROUGH THE TROCAR INTO THE PATIENT'S EYE, AND THE SCISSORS WOULD NOT CLOSE EVEN AFTER RECALIBRATION. PROCEDURE DETAILS AND PATIENT IMPACT HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED, BUT NONE HAS BEEN RECEIVED TO DATE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20742915 ↗MalfunctionApr 4, 2022Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY WHILE USING AN OPHTHALMIC MICRO SCISSOR THE TIP OF THE SCISSORS DID NOT CLOSE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER ONE. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13993807 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2021Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE SCISSORS WOULD NOT CUT. A NEW TIP WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11575333 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2021Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE SCISSORS WERE NOT CUTTING. A NEW TIP WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11575094 ↗MalfunctionMar 22, 2021Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE SCISSORS WERE NOT CUTTING. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11544326 ↗
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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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