Alcon Grieshaber 27+ 727.44Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07612717071353), received between Sep 30, 2021 and Dec 12, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (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 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionDec 12, 2024Break; Break

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY, THE TIP OF AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS BECAME LOOSE AND DETACHED. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY USING ANOTHER FORCEPS AND WITH NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20912028 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 7, 2023Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS DID NOT OPEN WELL. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT. THERE'S NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16309812 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 30, 2021Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THE OPENING AND CLOSING FAILURE OCCURRED TO THE TIP OF A FORCEPS DURING A VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE. AN ALTERNATE FORCEPS WAS OBTAINED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ANY PATIENT HARM ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REPORTED EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12556130 ↗