MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON GRIESHABER AG GRIESHABER REVOLUTION DSP SCISSORS; SCISSORS, OPHTHALMIC

Catalog Number 706.52

Device Problems Break (1069); Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

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

Event Date 08/18/2021

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

Event Description

A nurse reported that an ophthalmic scissors blade fell into a patient¿s eye during surgery that was successfully removed from the eye.There was no harm to the patient.

Event Description

Additional information was received clarifying the procedure associated with this reported event was a pars plana vitrectomy (ppv) with membranectomy.Furthermore, while performing the surgery the surgeon reported that the ophthalmic scissors became difficult to close at which time it was also visually noted that one of the scissors tips was ahead of the other one.Upon removal of the scissors device from the eye for inspection and testing, it was then that one of the scissors tips broke off from the device while it was outside of the patient¿s eye.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

Sample received in opened original packaging including cover foil.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number indicates that the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria.The received scissor sample was visually inspected with the aid of a photomicroscope with various magnifications.It was obviously that the scissor blade was broken.The cross section of the fracture was investigated more detailed.The fracture surface did not show signs of corrosion.Further signs indicating the cause of the fracture were not found during the investigation.A 100% functional test is performed during production, which ensures that the instrument fulfills the specification before it will be delivered.Root cause was unable to verify.The cause of the fracture cannot be determined anymore.This complaint has been reviewed and future data will be monitored for evidence of adverse trending and further action will be taken, as appropriate.At a minimum, this will include completing reviews of complaint class report levels on a monthly basis.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: GRIESHABER REVOLUTION DSP SCISSORS
• Type of Device: SCISSORS, OPHTHALMIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON GRIESHABER AG; winkelriedstrasse 52; schaffhausen 8203 ; SZ 8203
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON GRIESHABER AG; winkelriedstrasse 52; schaffhausen 8203 ; SZ 8203
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8175514979
• MDR Report Key: 12354827
• MDR Text Key: 267713369
• Report Number: 3003398873-2021-00056
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HNF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612717066885
• UDI-Public: 07612717066885
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/23/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 706.52
• Device Lot Number: F176006
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/23/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/22/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/13/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 65 YR
• Patient Sex: Female