Alcon Grieshaber 27+Recalls & reported problems across all models

We found 4 models of Alcon Grieshaber 27+ by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 32 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Mar 17, 2021 and Jun 26, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 28 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Suction Failure” (6 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Most reported Alcon Grieshaber 27+ problems

Alcon Grieshaber 27+ models

4 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• Alcon Grieshaber 27+ 337.88

  Cannula, ophthalmic
  26 reports
• Alcon Grieshaber 27+ 727.44

  Forceps, ophthalmic
  3 reports
• Alcon Grieshaber 27+ 727.53

  SCISSORS, OPHTHALMIC
  2 reports
• Alcon Grieshaber 27+ 337.87

  Cannula, ophthalmic
  1 report

Recent Alcon Grieshaber 27+ adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJun 26, 2026Improper Flow or Infusion

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT THE OPHTHALMIC BACKFLUSH DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO ASPIRATE DURING SURGERY. THE SPECIFIC PROCEDURE TYPE WAS NOT PROVIDED. NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED, BUT NONE RECEIVED TILL DATE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25634299 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 22, 2025Improper Flow or Infusion; Improper Flow or Infusion

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT ASPIRATION FAILURE OCCURRED DURING SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS PERFORMED AND COMPLETED AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER ONE. PATIENT HARM WAS NOT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23863649 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 8, 2025Improper Flow or Infusion; Improper Flow or Infusion

  THE PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY OPHTHALMIC BACKFLUSH COULD NOT ASPIRATE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY BY REPLACING PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER ONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. THE PROCEDURE DETAILS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED, BUT NONE RECEIVED TO DATE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23741428 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 28, 2025Suction Problem; Suction Problem

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY OPHTHALMIC HANDPIECE WAS UNABLE TO ASPIRATE. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. THE PATIENT HARM WAS NOT REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED, NONE RECEIVED TILL DATE.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 23400790 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 23, 2025Suction Failure; Suction Failure

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT THE OPHTHALMIC PRODUCT DID NOT ASPIRATE DURING CATARACT AND VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS PERFORMED AND COMPLETED AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER ONE. THE INVOLVED EYE AND THE PATIENT IDENTIFIER ARE NOT AVAILABLE. THERE'S NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22574271 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 30, 2025Improper Flow or Infusion; Improper Flow or Infusion

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT BEFORE INSERTION ASPIRATION FAILURE OF A PROBE OCCURRED IN VITRECTOMY SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS PERFORMED AND COMPLETED AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER ONE ON THE SAME DAY. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22115774 ↗
• 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 ↗
• InjuryJun 26, 2024Break; Device Handling Problem; Break; Device Handling Problem

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY, AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS TIP FELL INTO THE PATIENT'S EYE AND COULD NOT BE RETRIEVED. A SECONDARY PROCEDURE WAS CONDUCTED TO RETRIEVE THE DEVICE FROM THE PATIENT'S EYE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE HAD ALREADY EXPIRED BEFORE THE EVENT. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

  MAUDE report 19617416 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 29, 2024Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE HEAD OF THE OPHTHALMIC HANDLE CROOKED DURING SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER ONE. THE DETAILS OF PATIENT IMPACT WAS NOT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 19201269 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 16, 2024Suction Problem; Suction Problem

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING A CATARACT/VITRECTOMY COMBINATION SURGERY ASPIRATION FAILURE OCCURRED IN AN OPHTHALMIC DISPOSABLE BACKFLUSH. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED BY AN ALTERNATE PRODUCT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18516895 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 19, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC TIP DETACHED FROM THE CANNULA DURING THE VITREORETINAL PROCEDURE AND FELL INTO THE BACK OF THE PATIENT'S EYE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED, BUT NONE RECEIVED TO DATE.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 17963858 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 6, 2023Fitting Problem; Fitting Problem

  A PHYSICAN REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC BACKFLUSH SHAFT PART WAS STUCK COULD NOT BE INSERTED INTO THE EYE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER ONE. THERE'S NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17688013 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 16, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT OPHTHALMIC BACKFLUSH SOFT TIP WAS MISSING INSIDE THE PACKAGING. THE PROCEDURE DETAILS AND PATIENT IMPACT WERE NOT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17555573 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 18, 2023Fluid/Blood Leak; Suction Failure; Fluid/Blood Leak; Suction Failure

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC HANDPIECE ASPIRATION/IRRIGATION WAS NOT WORKING AS THE LEAKAGE OCCURRED AT THE CENTER PART OF THE HANDLE. PROCEDURE DETAILS WAS NOT PROVIDED. THERE IS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17341541 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 18, 2023Fluid/Blood Leak; Suction Failure; Fluid/Blood Leak; Suction Failure

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC HANDPIECE ASPIRATION/IRRIGATION WAS NOT WORKING AS THE LEAKAGE OCCURRED AT THE CENTER PART OF THE HANDLE. PROCEDURE DETAILS WAS NOT PROVIDED. THERE IS NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17341540 ↗

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