A facility representative reported that during an intraocular lens (iol) implant surgery, the surgeon noticed a defect on the lens.He did not remove the lens, and he will monitor the patient.In an email response, the physician reported, "yes there was some kind of sticky substance on the optic that i tried to peel off and brush off with the i/a tip.There was also a small clump attached to the haptic.No idea what it was it was almost the consistency of dried glue, or a sticker that has been peeled off." additional information has been requested.
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The product was not returned for evaluation.Iol product history records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.A qualified company ii (b) cartridge was indicated.It is unknown if a qualified handpiece and viscoelastic were used.The provided photos were reviewed by hwv and ftw r&d.The photos show a very white material on one haptic near the insertion area.Another area is observed, which appears to be under the lens.The material appears more liquid than a solid particulate.No determination can be made as to the nature of the material from this photo.The lens remains implanted.The product investigation could not identify a root cause.The product was not returned for evaluation.No determination can be made without physical evaluation of the complaint sample.The provided photos show a very white material on one haptic near the insertion area.Another area is observed, which appears to be under the lens.The material appears more liquid than a solid particulate.No determination of origin can be made from the photo.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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