MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE MONARCH III IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM, INJECTOR; LENS, GUIDE, INTRAOCULAR

Model Number III

Device Problems Device Slipped (1584); Scratched Material (3020)

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

Event Date 02/21/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is in progress.A sample is expected, but has not been received at the investigation facility at this time.Based on the preliminary investigation findings, there has been no change in criticality for this complaint.No lot number was identified with this complaint; therefore, a lot history review could not be conducted.A root cause has not been identified.The root cause will be reassessed upon completing the investigation.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

Event Description

A facility representative reported that during an intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure, the lens slid beneath the plunger, and as a result was scratched.In the surgeon's opinion, there was not an issue with the lens, but handling.There was no patient contact and the procedure was completed the same day.Additional information was requested.

• Brand Name: MONARCH III IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM, INJECTOR
• Type of Device: LENS, GUIDE, INTRAOCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer Contact: cindy milam ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8176152231
• MDR Report Key: 8437130
• MDR Text Key: 139417761
• Report Number: 2523835-2019-00094
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KYB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K063155
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/20/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/20/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: III
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065977773
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/21/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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