MAUDE Adverse Event Report: JOHNSON & JOHNSON SURGICAL VISION, INC. VERITAS SWIVEL PHACO HANDPIECE SYSTEM; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Model Number VRT691027

Device Problem Complete Blockage (1094)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/07/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of records related to the device including labeling, complaint trending, and risk documentation will be performed.Upon completion of this review, if there is any further relevant information obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc has been submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that handpiece got clogged during surgery.Cases were finished with ellips fx hand piece.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: it was reported by the jnj account sales manager that the customer uses a quick rinse system to blow high pressure air thru the hand pieces.Correction: it was initially reported that the case was completed by using an ellips handpiece however, jnj was able to review video that relates to the event.The video shows that the veritas handpiece was not removed from the eye.H4 - manufacturing date - the manufacturing site reported that the manufacturing date for the device is february 24, 2021.Section d9 device available for evaluation? yes returned to manufacturer: yes returned to manufacturer date: august 31, 2021 section h3.Device evaluated by manufacturer? yes section h6 coding type of investigation: 10, 3331, 4109, 4110 investigation findings: 114 investigation conclusions: 4315 device evaluation: since handpiece was not exchange this means that minimal troubleshooting was performed and so it is not possible to confirm that these were actually handpiece clogs.Microscope examination found no debris visible in the horn or lure.Borescope inspection found the aspiration line to be dirty but with no significantly sized particles.Gap area looked same.Tube are the same with no observed damage ¿ potentially slight kinking seen at the junction to the luer fitting.However, we are unable to determine if this slight kink could contribute to the reported clogged issues.Device history record was reviewed and all devices meet material, assembly, and performance specifications at the time of product release.Based on the information obtained, product malfunction and product deficiency were confirmed.

• Brand Name: VERITAS SWIVEL PHACO HANDPIECE SYSTEM
• Type of Device: UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): JOHNSON & JOHNSON SURGICAL VISION, INC.; 1700 e st andrew place; santa ana CA 92705
• MDR Report Key: 12236506
• MDR Text Key: 264319709
• Report Number: 2020664-2021-07071
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05050474700888
• UDI-Public: (01)05050474700888
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K203060
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/01/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/28/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VRT691027
• Device Catalogue Number: VRT691027
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/31/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/07/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1