According to the facility on (b)(6) 22 during an "uneventful phaco surgery, while hydrating the main wound the cannula flew off the syringe puncturing through the iris and the posterior capsule." per the facility "an anterior vitrectomy had to be performed in order to clear out the blood and vitreous that came forward through the opened posterior capsule." the facility stated "the eye was closed with several sutures to ensure a tight seal of the wound." no additional information is available at this time.The sample has not been returned for evaluation.It has been determined that the reported event caused or contributed to serious injury requiring medical intervention, therefore, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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