The explanted inlay was discarded by the facility and is not available for evaluation.The device history record review of the manufacturing lot for this device was performed and there were no discrepancies or unusual findings related to the reported issue.Retinal detachment and inlay shifts in position are listed in the device labeling as known potential risks.It should be noted that the device labeling includes the following precaution: "removal of the inlay may be necessary prior to any retinal or vitreal procedures or prior to laser procedures due to potential difficulty with viewing and/or delivering the appropriate laser energy or other treatment to the desired target tissue on through the raindrop near vision inlay.In addition, with the exception of nd-yag bench testing on the inlay, the safety of laser procedures or other treatments involving delivery of energy through the inlay have not been investigated." complaint reference number: (b)(4).
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The patient underwent implantation of the corneal inlay in the left eye on (b)(6) 2017.One month postoperatively, the patient had a retinal detachment that required surgical intervention.At the postoperative examination following the retinal repair, the inlay was noted to be decentered inferiorly; on (b)(6) 2017, the inlay was subsequently explanted.Additional information is being requested.
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