MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WAVELIGHT GMBH WAVELIGHT EX500 EXCIMER LASER; OPHTHALMIC EXCIMER LASER SYSTEM

Catalog Number 8065990794

Device Problem Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)

Patient Problem Blurred Vision (2137)

Event Date 12/04/2020

Event Type  Injury  

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.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

Event Description

A physician reported a patient with incorrect axis treatment in the right eye post lasik procedure.Patient noted blurred vision.Temporary glasses were prescribed.An enhancement will be performed in the future.Additional information has been requested.

Event Description

Additional information received from the physician stated, patient¿s symptoms were resolved following an enhancement procedure and device did not cause the event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information provided in b.5.Based on information received following submission of the initial report, this event does not meet criteria for reporting as a serious injury incident.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: WAVELIGHT EX500 EXCIMER LASER
• Type of Device: OPHTHALMIC EXCIMER LASER SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): WAVELIGHT GMBH; am wolfsmantel 5; erlangen 91058 ; GM 91058
• MDR Report Key: 11048161
• MDR Text Key: 223054747
• Report Number: 3003288808-2020-00808
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P020050
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/06/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/21/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065990794
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/22/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 32 YR