Alcon, TurboSonics, MicroTipRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 2 models of Alcon, TurboSonics, MicroTip by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 1 adverse event report in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Nov 7, 2021 and Nov 7, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

1 FDA recall record name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 1 still open.

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

Alcon, TurboSonics, MicroTip recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

1. Jun 28, 2023Open, Classified

   Reports of patient injury during use in procedures due to potential for plastic debris from over-tightening with included plastic wrench.

   Z-2410-2023 · Root cause: Process control · names 2 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported Alcon, TurboSonics, MicroTip problems

Alcon, TurboSonics, MicroTip models

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

• Alcon, TurboSonics, MicroTip 30KTS

  Unit, phacofragmentation
  1 recall1 report
• Alcon, TurboSonics, MicroTip 30RTS

  Unit, phacofragmentation
  1 recall0 reports

Recent Alcon, TurboSonics, MicroTip adverse event reports

The 1 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionNov 7, 2021Break; Suction Failure; Break; Suction Failure

  A PHYSICIAN REPORTED THE CATARACT MATERIALS WERE NOT EMULSIFYING AND THE FRAGMENTS WERE NOT GETTING ASPIRATED DURING A CATARACT PROCEDURE. WHEN THE SURGEON CHECKED IT, HE FOUND THE PHACOEMULSIFICATION (PHACO) TIP HAD AN UNEVEN SHAPE AND IT WAS CRACKED AT THE BENT AREA. ANOTHER PHACO TIP WAS OBTAINED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12763853 ↗

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