MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER EDGEPLUS TROCAR/CANNULA SET; CANNULA, TROCAR, OPHTHALMIC

Catalog Number 8065751447

Device Problem Dull, Blunt (2407)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/26/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

Event Description

A nurse reported that before a vitrectomy surgery an ophthalmic trocar was found to be blunt.Surgery was completed by alternate trocar.No patient harm was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number indicates that the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria.The photo is of a pak label, the reported product and lot information is confirmed.A sample was not received at the manufacturing site and the device history record review of the lot number provided indicated the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptable criteria, therefore; the root cause for the customer complaint issue cannot be determined.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.All trocar blades are 100% inspected.Any nonconformances are removed from the lot and scrapped.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No further actions are required.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information has been provided in sections d.9, h.3, h.6 and h.10.Three opened trocar assemblies were received in the pouch.The samples were visually inspected and were found to be nonconforming with damaged tips and/or damaged cutting edges.Penetration testing could not be performed due to the damage of the samples.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.The photo attached to the parent complaint was reviewed by the manufacturing site.The photo is of a trocar label, the reported product and lot information is confirmed.The exact root cause could not be determined from the investigation performed.The damage to the returned samples is consistent with damage that can occur when the blade contacts a hard surface such as the protective cap, improper handling, or contact with another instrument during surgery or set-up.The damage seen on the returned complaint sample could have contributed to the customers reported issue of the tip of the trocar is too blunt.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.All trocar blades are 100% inspected.Any nonconformances, such as damaged tip and damaged cutting edge, are removed from the lot and scrapped.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No further actions are required.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: EDGEPLUS TROCAR/CANNULA SET
• Type of Device: CANNULA, TROCAR, OPHTHALMIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 12349050
• MDR Text Key: 267507226
• Report Number: 2028159-2021-00922
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657514472
• UDI-Public: 00380657514472
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/14/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/20/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751447
• Device Lot Number: 13K261
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/10/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/20/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1