SHARKSKIN 711.88Recalls & reported problems
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · 27+SHARKSKIN ILM FORCEPS DSP · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07612717071551), received between Jun 30, 2022 and Jun 30, 2022 — classified as 3 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Difficult to Open or Close3
- Noise, Audible3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 30, 2022Difficult to Open or Close; Noise, Audible; Difficult to Open or Close; Noise, Audible
A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING A VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE THREE OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS HAD MESHING FAILURE AND MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING DURING INSERTION. THE SURGERY WAS PERFORMED AND COMPLETED AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER ONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14876743 ↗MalfunctionJun 30, 2022Difficult to Open or Close; Noise, Audible; Difficult to Open or Close; Noise, Audible
A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING A VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE THREE OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS HAD MESHING FAILURE AND MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING DURING INSERTION. THE SURGERY WAS PERFORMED AND COMPLETED AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER ONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14876704 ↗MalfunctionJun 30, 2022Difficult to Open or Close; Noise, Audible; Difficult to Open or Close; Noise, Audible
A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING A VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE THREE OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS HAD MESHING FAILURE AND MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING DURING INSERTION. THE SURGERY WAS PERFORMED AND COMPLETED AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER ONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14876544 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.