Model Number SY60WF |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Bacterial Infection (1735); Conjunctivitis (1784); Endophthalmitis (1835); Hypopyon (1913); Blurred Vision (2137); Fibrosis (3167); Eye Pain (4467); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 05/21/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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).
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Event Description
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A nurse reported that after postoperative day 14 of a cataract surgery a 62 years female patient experienced endophthalmitis in right eye with symptoms of sharp pain that started acutely then vision worsened, positive for staphylococcus infection.Patient also presented with conjunctival inflammation <1+, aqueous cell 3+, aqueous fibrin was present, hypopyon after clinical examination.Symptoms were treated with steroids, antibiotics and intravitreal tap injection.Patients symptoms was improving.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was not returned.Product history records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.The product investigation could not identify a root cause for the reported complaint.The lens remains implanted.All intra ocular lens are terminally sterilized with 100% ethylene oxide sterilization.Manufacturer uses an overkill sterilization approach, which greatly exceeds the minimum requirements for sterility.Critical parameters for sterilization cycles are recorded and retained for every sterilization load to demonstrate that the acceptance criteria for the sterilization process are met.Information was provided by the reporter that it was unknown what may have caused the event.The investigation has been completed based on current information.Based on our current tracking, there are no adverse trends for this reported complaint.No further action warranted at this time the manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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