It is reported that, one week after implantation of an iol, a patient was found to have visual acuity loss, eye pain, conjunctival congestion, and edema, which was later diagnosed as endophthalmitis.After hospitalization, the symptoms improved, the vision recovered, and the patient was discharged.10 days post-discharge a re-examination of the patient showed a recurrence of endophthalmitis.The patient was referred to another hospital for further diagnosis and treatment.
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Although requested, additional information regarding the event was not provided and the lens was not returned for investigation.A device history record (dhr) review did not find any non-conformities or anomalies related to this event.The trend analysis, risk analysis and/or directions for use review were considered acceptable, with the product performing within anticipated rates.Based on the information provided, a root cause could not be determined.
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