Unit, Phacofragmentation
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for unit, phacofragmentation (product code HQC), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 40,971
- Deaths
- 6
- Injuries
- 8,940
- Malfunctions
- 31,832
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2025-10-24Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Brand Name: Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Product Name: Accessory devices for Unity and Constellation surgical consoles Model/Catalog Number: Many - See 'Attachment 1 - Affected Product List' 8065750918 PAK,I/A LINE,NGVS 8065750957 ASSY,SHIP,CONSTELLATION VFC 8065750972 ENDOILLUMATOR,RFID,23G 8065751014 CONST AUTO GAS FILL PAK 8065751014 CONST AUTO GAS FILL PAK 8065751441 ENDOILLUMINATOR,RFID,25G 8065751577 CHANDELIER,25GA,W/RFID Software Version: N/A Product Description: These products are standalone accessory devices meant for vitrectomy surgical procedures. They interface with a corresponding Alcon surgical console. Component: N/A
Due to incomplete seals in the pouch which provide the sterile barrier.
- 2025-07-10Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Brand Name: Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Product Name: Constellation Vision System Combined Procedure Pak Model/Catalog Number: Many - See 'Attachment 1 - Affected Product List' Software Version: N/A Product Description: Surgical procedure pack to interface with Alcon Constellation Surgical console. Component: N/A
Due to the potential that some units within specific lots were damaged during the manufacturing process. The area of damage is within the same area of the lidding. While the damage in the lidding is visibly noticeable, due to risk of sterility being compromised.
- 2024-08-16Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Product Name: 25GA VALVED ENTRY SYSTEM,3CT Model/Catalog Number: 8065751658 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Valved Trocar Entry System Component: N/A
Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Comeal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.
- 2024-08-16Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Product Name: 25+ TTL PLUS VPAK 20000CPM BWV Model/Catalog Number: 8065830077 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Standardized assemblage of components, which includes the valved trocar entry system, that interface with the CONSTELLATION Vision System. Component: N/A
Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Comeal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.
- 2024-08-16Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Product Name: 25+ TOTALPLUS CP PAK 20K CPM BV .9 IU Model/Catalog Number: 8065000095 Software Version: N/A Component: N/A
Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Comeal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.
- 2024-08-16Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Product Name: 25+ TOTALPLUSr CP PAK 20K CPM BWV .9 IU Model/Catalog Number: 8065000093 Software Version: N/A Component: N/A
Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Comeal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.
- 2024-08-16Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Product Name: TOTAL PLUS,25+ 7.5CPM VALVE Model/Catalog Number: 8065751617 Software Version: N/A Component: N/A
Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Comeal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.
- 2024-08-16Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Product Name: TOTALPLUS,25+ 7.5CPM VALV WD6 Model/Catalog Number: 8065751618 Software Version: N/A Component: N/A
Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Comeal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.
- 2024-08-16Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Product Name: 25+ CMB PAK 7.5CPM,V,STD 0.9 Model/Catalog Number: 8065751767 Software Version: N/A Component: N/A
Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Comeal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.
- 2024-08-16Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Product Name: TOTAL PLUS,25+,10K VALVE STD Model/Catalog Number: 8065752437 Software Version: N/A Component: N/A
Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Comeal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.
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