LENSX LASER SYSTEM
Received Apr 22, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 30, 2026
Report 2028159-2026-00561 · MDR key 24955079
Device
Generic name
Ophthalmic Femtosecond Laser
Manufacturer
Alcon Lensx, Inc.Model number
550Catalog number
8065998162
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient
NA · Unknown
- Capsular Bag Tear
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H.3., H.6.: INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS, IS IN PROGRESS. A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR WILL BE FILED AS NECESSARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH 21 CFR 803.56 WHEN ADDITIONAL REPORTABLE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE. ALCON LENSX (SITE #3008772169) IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL. LENSX MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS ARE MAINTAINED AND INVESTIGATED BY THE ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER SITE #2028159). THE MANUFACTURER INTERNAL REFERENCE NUMBER IS: (B)(4).
Description of Event or Problem
A NON-HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REPORTED THAT A SURGEON NOTICED A CAPSULOTOMY TEAR DURING THE REMOVAL OF CATARACT IN RIGHT EYE OF THE PATIENT DURING REFRACTIVE SURGERY. A VITRECTOMY WAS PERFORMED WITH AN ALTERNATIVE THREE-PIECE MN6AC LENS IMPLANTATION.