Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTIONRecalls & reported problems across all models
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · 13 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 110
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 34
- Recalls
- 0
We found 13 models of Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 110 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Mar 24, 2021 and Aug 28, 2026 — classified as 34 injuries, 76 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (43 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
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION problems
Device problems
- Difficult to Open or Close43
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem31
- Break24
- Activation Problem4
- Failure to Cut3
- Dull, Blunt2
- Product Quality Problem2
- Activation Failure1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions63
- Retinal Detachment19
- Retinal Tear18
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available17
- Insufficient Information14
- Visual Impairment8
- Vitreous Hemorrhage3
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding2
Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION models
13 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 705.44Forceps, ophthalmic37 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 706.52SCISSORS, OPHTHALMIC19 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 705.52SCISSORS, OPHTHALMIC13 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 706.44Forceps, ophthalmic12 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 705.45Forceps, ophthalmic6 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 712.00.41SCISSORS, OPHTHALMIC5 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 705.43Forceps, ophthalmic5 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 705.47Forceps, ophthalmic5 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 706.43Forceps, ophthalmic3 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 706.26SCISSORS, OPHTHALMIC2 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 712.00.42Forceps, ophthalmic1 report
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 707.44Forceps, ophthalmic1 report
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 706.45Forceps, ophthalmic1 report
Recent Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 28, 2026Product Quality Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50495983 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2026Break
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS DID NOT OPEN. PATIENT DETAILS WERE UNKNOWN. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH OTHER FORCEPS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25409791 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2026Activation Problem
A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC TIP DID NOT OPEN MIDWAY THROUGH THE PROCEDURE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY. DETAILS OF THE PROCEDURE WAS NOT PROVIDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24588767 ↗MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Break
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS THAT HAD A PIECE OF A PRODUCT THAT CAME OFF. PROCEDURE DETAILS AND PATIENT IMPACT WERE NOT REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24470667 ↗MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Break
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY FOR AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS HAD A PIECE THAT CAME OFF WITH NO PROPER GRIPPING. DETAILS RELATED TO PATIENT HARM HAVE NOT BEEN REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24469322 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2026Product Quality Problem; Activation Failure
A NURSE REPORTED THAT, DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY, AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS TIPS HAD SPILT AND COULD NOT GRASP THE MEMBRANE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY USING NEW FORCEPS WITHOUT ANY PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24267406 ↗MalfunctionNov 12, 2025Break; Break
A CUSTOMER REPORTED VIA HEALTH AUTHORITY THAT, DURING SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC SCISSOR WAS FOUND BROKEN. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY USING A NEW SCISSOR WITHOUT ANY PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23532266 ↗MalfunctionNov 7, 2025Break; Break
THE GOVERNMENT AGENCY REPORTED THAT OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS TIP FRACTURED DURING USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23495472 ↗MalfunctionOct 17, 2025Activation Problem; Activation Problem
A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY THE TIP OF AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS DID NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY INSIDE THE EYE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AFTER REPLACING THE PRODUCT WITH ANOTHER ONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED NONE RECEIVED TILL DATE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23322557 ↗MalfunctionSep 19, 2025Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY OPTHALMIC SCISSOR WAS NOT WORKING. PROCEDURE DETAILS AND PATIENT HARM WAS NOT REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23094144 ↗MalfunctionSep 19, 2025Break; Break
A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT, DURING SURGERY, AN OPHTHALMIC SCISSOR WAS LOOSE AND DETACHED INSIDE THE PATIENT¿S EYE. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE BROKEN PIECE; THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY. THE PATIENT HARM HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED AND NONE RECEIVED TO DATE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23093616 ↗MalfunctionJul 24, 2025Break; Break
A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT THE OPHTHALMIC SCISSORS BROKE DURING FIBROTIC MEMBRANE CUTTING IN THE VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY. PATIENT IMPACT HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED, NONE RECEIVED TILL DATE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22587603 ↗InjuryJul 21, 2025Break; Break
A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY, THE SCISSORS¿ ARMS BROKE, LEAVING A FRAGMENT IN THE VITREOUS CAVITY AND RESTING ON THE RETINAL SURFACE. THE BROKEN SCISSORS ARMS WERE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED WITH VITREOUS FORCEPS AFTER WIDENING ONE OF THE SCLERAL BREACHES AND SUTURING IT. THE CURRENT PATIENT¿S CONDITION WAS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22553336 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2025Activation Problem; Activation Problem
A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS TIP WAS NOT WORKING. PROCEDURE DETAILS AND PATIENT IMPACT WERE NOT REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22384463 ↗MalfunctionJun 20, 2025Break; Break
A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGERY A TIP OF AN OPHTHALMIC SCISSORS WAS BROKE OFF IN THE BACK OF PATIENT¿S EYE. PROCEDURE DETAILS AND PATIENT IMPACT WERE NOT REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22301456 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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