Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 25+Recalls & reported problems across all models
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · 5 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 139
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
We found 5 models of Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 25+ by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 139 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Mar 9, 2021 and Sep 22, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 136 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (90 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 25+ problems
Device problems
- Difficult to Open or Close90
- Activation Problem19
- Break13
- Fitting Problem5
- Dull, Blunt4
- Activation Failure3
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
- Failure to Cut3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions116
- Insufficient Information21
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available2
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1
- Loss of Vision1
- Phototoxicity1
- Retinal Detachment1
- Retinal Tear1
Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 25+ models
5 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 25+ 705.44PForceps, ophthalmic93 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 25+ 705.52PSCISSORS, OPHTHALMIC28 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 25+ 705.43PForceps, ophthalmic11 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 25+ 705.47PForceps, ophthalmic5 reports
- Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 25+ 705.45PForceps, ophthalmic2 reports
Recent Alcon Grieshaber REVOLUTION 25+ adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Break
A government agency reported that during vitreoretinal procedure, an ophthalmic forceps failed to spring back and could not perform normal grasping and release functions. Use of the forceps was immediately discontinued. The forceps were replaced with a new internal limiting membrane (ILM) forceps, and the procedure was completed on the same day. Patient impact has not been provided. Additional information has been requested but is not available at the time of this report.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50853263 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Activation Problem
A customer reported that during a right eye vitrectomy, the tips of the ophthalmic forceps remained in the locked position even when the surgeon was not depressing the handle during an intraocular lens exchange procedure. The surgeon opened a second forceps but it also became stuck in the locked position. Two forceps received from same lot number. As a result, a third forceps was opened and successfully used to complete the procedure. The surgery was completed using a total of three end grasping forceps, and no patient harm was reported.This report is pertaining to first of two reports received from the initial reporter.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50819592 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Activation Problem
A customer reported that during retinal surgery an ophthalmic forceps disassembled while the surgeon was peeling the internal limiting membrane. Parts of the forceps fell onto the retina and successfully retrieved the detached parts from the retina. The forceps were replaced with another unit. The surgery was completed on the same day. There was no patient harm.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50818040 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Dull, Blunt
The physician reported that the ophthalmic scissors had poor sharpness during surgery. The procedure details and patient impact were not reported. Additional information has been requested; however, none has been received to date.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50752101 ↗MalfunctionSep 12, 2026Dull, Blunt
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50745275 ↗MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Activation Problem
A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING A VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE, AFTER THE MEMBRANE WAS CUT, THE OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS REMAINED LOCKED IN THE CLOSED POSITION, MAKING THE INSTRUMENT IMPOSSIBLE TO USE. AS A RESULT, IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO PEEL THE EPIRETINAL MEMBRANE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY USING AN ALTERNATIVE DEVICE. THE PATIENT IMPACT HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED. THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO THE FIRST DEVICE USED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24922568 ↗MalfunctionApr 10, 2026Activation Problem
A NURSE REPORTED THAT AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS WAS FOUND IN THE CLOSED POSITION UPON OPENING THE NEW PACKAGE AND DID NOT FUNCTION. PROCEDURE DETAILS AND PATIENT IMPACT HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24843946 ↗MalfunctionMar 7, 2026Difficult to Open or Close
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT TWO SCISSORS FROM THE BATCH NUMBERS WERE NOT EXHIBITED THE MOVEMENT IN THE SCISSOR JAW DURING ACTUATION. THE DETAILS OF THE PROCEDURE AND PATIENT IMPACT 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 24540674 ↗MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Activation Failure
A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT, DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY, AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS TIPS COULD NOT BE OPENED TO A WIDE ANGLE AND COULD NOT USE SMOOTHLY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY BY REPLACING THE FORCEPS WITHOUT ANY PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24468841 ↗MalfunctionJan 14, 2026Activation Problem
THE PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS TIP WAS CLOSED AND STUCK. THE PROCEDURE DETAILS AND PATIENT IMPACT WERE NOT REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED, BUT NONE RECEIVED TO DATE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24065326 ↗MalfunctionJan 7, 2026Activation Problem
A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY, AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS GOT STUCK RESULTING IN IMPROPER OPENING. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY WITH ALTERNATIVE FORCEPS. DETAILS OF PATIENT IMPACT WAS NOT REPORTED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED REPORTING THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23988610 ↗MalfunctionJan 2, 2026Break
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A POSTERIOR VITRECTOMY WITH RETINOPEXY AND MEMBRANE PEELING SURGERY ON THE LEFT EYE, THE TIP OF THE OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS BECAME STUCK, AND THE GRIPPING MECHANISM THAT OPENS AND CLOSES APPEARED TO HAVE BROKEN. THE PATIENT HAD TO WAIT WHILE THE DEVICE WAS REPLACED. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY USING AN ALTERNATIVE FORCEPS, AND THE PATIENT¿S CONDITION HAS BEEN IMPROVING. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED; HOWEVER, NO FURTHER DETAILS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED TO DATE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23941930 ↗MalfunctionNov 25, 2025Activation Problem; Activation Problem
A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS MALFUNCTIONED. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY USING ALTERNATIVE FORCEPS, WITH NO HARM TO THE PATIENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED BUT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED TO DATE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23642506 ↗MalfunctionNov 12, 2025Break; Break
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS WAS FOUND BROKEN. 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 23530056 ↗MalfunctionNov 9, 2025Activation Problem; Activation Problem
A NURSE REPORTED THAT THE GRASPING END OF AN OPHTHALMIC FORCEPS COULD NOT BE CLOSED DURING A VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY. NO PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23507440 ↗
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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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