Model Number PP6-530-0027-US |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Corneal Clouding/Hazing (1878)
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Event Date 01/24/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device history record (dhr) for this manufacturing lot was reviewed and the device met all release criteria and there were no discrepancies or unusual findings that relate to the reported event.The explanted corneal inlay has not been returned to the manufacturer at this time.Corneal haze and inlay removal are listed in the device labeling as known potential risks.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The subject was enrolled in the clinical study for (b)(4) and underwent surgery on (b)(6) 2013 with implantation of the investigational corneal inlay in the left eye.Peripheral edge haze was noted during the study at month 4 and month 12 and was treated with topical steroids.The edge haze was not clinically significant.The patient reported experiencing dissatisfaction with uncorrected near and distance vision over the past six months.Upon examination on (b)(6) 2017, the patient presented with 2+ recurrent corneal haze, although there was no decrease in best corrected distance visual acuity (bcdva) compared to baseline.On (b)(6) 2017, the inlay was explanted due to recurrent corneal haze (and patient's dissatisfaction with uncorrected vision).Additional information has been requested.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The explanted inlay was returned to the manufacturer and subjected to visual microscopic inspection and dimensional analysis.The findings revealed that the edge of the inlay was wavy because of dehydration which precluded the measurement of edge thickness.The diameter was measured and found to be within specifications.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Patient follow-up was requested from the surgeon, who provided the following additional information.Although the patient had recurrent corneal haze, the inlay was primarily explanted due to the patient's dissatisfaction with uncorrected near vision.The patient is stable with a good prognosis.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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