MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Model Number TABLETOP-CHINA

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 10/24/2017

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.(b)(4).

Event Description

A physician reported that the cassette leaked during testing.The product was replaced and procedure completed.No patient involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

The lot complaint history was reviewed; this is the second complaint for the finish goods lot and second for this issue.The device history record shows the product was released per specifications.The customer did not retain a sample for this complaint report; visual inspection or functional testing could not be conducted in order to establish a potential failure mode for the device.The root cause of the customer's complaint could not be established as a sample has not been received.Without a sample, it is not possible to isolate the root cause.After a thorough investigation of this complaint, it has been determined that no action will be taken at this time as a sample was not returned.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.Consumables manufacturing management has been made aware of this complaint.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: nadia bailey ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8176152230
• MDR Report Key: 7028353
• MDR Text Key: 92732162
• Report Number: 2028159-2017-04271
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K101285
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/26/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/14/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Model Number: TABLETOP-CHINA
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751536
• Other Device ID Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/22/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/08/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other