Alcon Grieshaber 27+ 727.53Recalls & reported problems
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · 27+® Advanced DSP Tip Straight Scissors · Class 1
All models of Alcon Grieshaber 27+ (4)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07612717071360), received between Mar 17, 2021 and Jun 26, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (1 report).
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
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Difficult to Open or Close1
Patient problems
- Inflammation1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Retinal Detachment1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 26, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
A PHYSICIAN REPORTED VIA A CLINICAL STUDY THAT AFTER A CATARACT VITRECTOMY COMBINATION SURGERY WHILE USING AN OPHTHALMIC SCISSORS A MALE PATIENT EXPERIENCED RETINAL DETACHMENT AND INFLAMMATION. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH SYMPTOMS IMPROVING. NO FURTHER INFORMATION EXPECTED AS THE DETAILS WERE RECEIVED FROM A CLINICAL STUDY.
Patient problems: Inflammation; Retinal Detachment
MAUDE report 17202854 ↗MalfunctionMar 17, 2021Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS EXHIBITED OPENING AND CLOSING FAILURE DURING A VITRECTOMY SURGERY. AN ALTERNATE FORCEPS WAS OBTAINED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11508053 ↗
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- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 25+ 705.52PAlcon Laboratories, Inc. · SCISSORS, OPHTHALMIC28 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 706.52Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · SCISSORS, OPHTHALMIC19 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 705.52Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · SCISSORS, OPHTHALMIC13 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber 25+ 725.52PAlcon Laboratories, Inc. · SCISSORS, OPHTHALMIC10 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber 723.52Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · SCISSORS, OPHTHALMIC6 reports
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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