Model Number AR40E |
Device Problems
Difficult to Insert (1316); Defective Component (2292)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/30/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If implanted, give date: not applicable, as lens was removed/replaced in the initial surgery.If explanted, give date: not applicable, as lens was removed/replaced in the initial surgery.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc.Has been submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient was diagnosed with aphakia in the left eye and mccannal suture pars plana approach procedure was booked.The suspect intraocular lens (iol) was inserted into patient's eye, however, did not stay in place due to lack of support as the haptics were too short.The lens was removed with no injury and replaced with another lens of different model.Additionally, a 10-0 nylon suture was used.No further information was available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: product testing could not be performed since the product was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, the reported issue could not be verified, and product quality deficiency could not be determined.Manufacturing records review: the manufacturing records for the product were reviewed.The product was manufactured and released according to specification.A search revealed that no additional complaint was received from this production order.Conclusion: as a result of the investigation, there is no indication of a product quality deficiency.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc.Has been submitted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Section d9: device available for evaluation? yes; section d9: returned to manufacturer on: june 8, 2021; section h3: device evaluated by manufacturer? yes.Device evaluation: the product was returned to the manufacturing site for evaluation.Visual inspection under magnification revealed, viscoelastic residue on the optic body and haptics.Which is consistent with a lens that was handled, during explant.The lens was cleaned, a scratch was observed, on the optic body.One haptic was detached, and the other haptic was damaged (bent).Due to the condition of the returned product, no further testing can be performed.Therefore, the complaint issue could not be confirmed.And no product deficiency could be identified.Conclusion: as a result of the investigation, there is no indication of a product quality deficiency.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc.Has been submitted.
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