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LENSX LASER SYSTEM

Received Jul 20, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 1, 2026

Report 2028159-2026-01095 · MDR key 25868314

Device

Generic name

Ophthalmic Femtosecond Laser

Manufacturer

Alcon Lensx, Inc.

Model number

550

Catalog number

8065998162

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Failure to Cut

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Insufficient Information

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 THE FLAP WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE RESULTED IN AN INCOMPLETE FLAP IN THE UNKNOWN EYE OF A PATIENT DURING REFRACTIVE SURGERY.