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Device brand name · Unit phacofragmentation

CENTURION Vision System, Accessory, Handpiece: medical device reports filed with FDA

178 reports name it, 2020–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Alcon Research - Irvine Technology Center. Product code HQC.

178
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 28 a year
50
reports, 12 months to August 2026
35 in the 12 months before
61.8%
classified as malfunction
77.6% across the product code
0%
classified as death, as reported
0 reports · not verified by FDA

178 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "CENTURION Vision System, Accessory, Handpiece" (unit phacofragmentation); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Alcon Research - Irvine Technology Center; received from March 2020 to August 2026. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.

50 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 43% from 35 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (61.8%) and injury (38.2%); across all unit, phacofragmentation reports (product code HQC) death is recorded in 0% and malfunction in 77.6%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are suction problem (21.9%), suction failure (10.7%) and failure to deliver energy (9%). The patient problems coded most often are appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available, eye burn and endophthalmitis. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Reports by month, five years

0611Sep 2021: 2Oct 2021: 1Nov 2021: 2Dec 2021: 32022Jan 2022: 2Feb 2022: 3Mar 2022: 1Apr 2022: 0May 2022: 2Jun 2022: 1Jul 2022: 2Aug 2022: 5Sep 2022: 2Oct 2022: 2Nov 2022: 0Dec 2022: 22023Jan 2023: 1Feb 2023: 1Mar 2023: 2Apr 2023: 1May 2023: 3Jun 2023: 5Jul 2023: 3Aug 2023: 1Sep 2023: 2Oct 2023: 2Nov 2023: 1Dec 2023: 12024Jan 2024: 0Feb 2024: 2Mar 2024: 5Apr 2024: 4May 2024: 1Jun 2024: 1Jul 2024: 3Aug 2024: 0Sep 2024: 0Oct 2024: 4Nov 2024: 4Dec 2024: 42025Jan 2025: 0Feb 2025: 3Mar 2025: 3Apr 2025: 2May 2025: 5Jun 2025: 3Jul 2025: 1Aug 2025: 6Sep 2025: 4Oct 2025: 3Nov 2025: 4Dec 2025: 42026Jan 2026: 1Feb 2026: 8Mar 2026: 2Apr 2026: 4May 2026: 6Jun 2026: 2Jul 2026: 11Aug 2026: 1

Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.

By year received

019382020: 1320202021: 1920212022: 2220222023: 2320232024: 2820242025: 3820252026: 352026

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death0%0
Injury38.2%68
Malfunction61.8%110
Other0%0
Not given0%0

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report100%178
Voluntary report0%0
User facility report0%0
Distributor report0%0
Not given0%0

Grey bar: all 41,381 reports carrying product code HQC. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)ReportsShareShare across product code
Suction problem3921.9%4.2%
Suction failure1910.7%1.6%
Failure to deliver energy169%1.9%
No device output147.9%0.9%
Overheating of device126.7%1.8%
Improper flow or infusion105.6%1.2%
Energy output problem95.1%1.7%
Obstruction of flow95.1%0.6%
Decrease in suction73.9%1.8%
Complete blockage63.4%1.1%
Output below specifications52.8%0.4%
Particulates52.8%2%
Excessive heating42.2%0.3%
Inability to irrigate42.2%1.6%
Failure to cut31.7%9.2%
Breakthe device broke21.1%1.3%
Leak/splashthe device leaked21.1%0.8%
Material rupture21.1%0%
No flow21.1%0.6%
Noise, audible21.1%0.7%

FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.

Patient problems coded

Patient problem (FDA code)ReportsShare
Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available2514%
Eye burn2111.8%
Endophthalmitisinfection inside the eye2011.2%
Blurred vision158.4%
Conjunctivitispink eye147.9%
Hypopyon126.7%
Intraocular pressure decreased95.1%
Corneal edema84.5%
Toxic anterior segment syndrome (tass)73.9%
Iritis63.4%
Vitreous floatersfloaters in vision63.4%
Capsular bag tear52.8%
Uveitis42.2%
Burn(s)a burn31.7%
Corneal clouding/hazing31.7%

Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.

In context

MeasureCENTURION Vision System, Accessory, HandpieceProduct code HQCAll MAUDE reports
Reports17841,38126,136,888
Share of that pool—0.4%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports009
Classified as injury38.2%21.9%36.2%
Classified as malfunction61.8%77.6%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer100%98.4%94.9%

Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Other brands with product code HQC

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
CONSTELLATION Vision System10,5305650%
Infiniti Vision System5,25900%
CENTURION Vision System3,7961430%
Infiniti Vision System Ozil3,53000%
Constellation With Laser1,37700.1%
Accurus 800cs1,45700%
Whitestar Signature System83900%
CENTURION Vision System (Active Sentry)7341450%
Centurion Vision System Accessory Ozil Torsional Handpiece651140%
CENTURION Vision System, Accessory, Active Sentry Handpiece643790%
Laureate World Phaco System62480%
Stellaris Vision Enhancement System56530%
Accurus 400vs52500%
UNITY VCS Console3842980%
Stellaris Pc Vision Enhancement System36610%

Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."

Questions about CENTURION Vision System, Accessory, Handpiece reports

How many FDA reports name CENTURION Vision System, Accessory, Handpiece?

178 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 50 in the latest 12 months.

What kinds of events are reported?

malfunction (61.8%) and injury (38.2%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

suction problem (21.9%), suction failure (10.7%), failure to deliver energy (9%), no device output (7.9%) and overheating of device (6.7%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that CENTURION Vision System, Accessory, Handpiece was at fault?

No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."

How do I report a problem with a medical device?

Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.

Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.

Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.