MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON HYPERVIT VITRECTOMY PROBE; VITRECTOMY, INSTRUMENT CUTTER

Catalog Number 8065830027

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

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 physician reported the metal part of probe came off of its handle during a cataract and vitrectomy procedure.The procedure was completed after the product was replaced with another one.There was no patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

One opened probe was received, with a tip protector, in a pouch, with the needle stiffener taper to the pouch.The sample was visually inspected and found to be nonconforming with the probe needle/stiffener pulled out of the needle holder and inner cutter bent.The probe was disassembled and the components inspected.No/minimal wear on inner cutter when compared to the degree of wear based on continuous actuation of the probe visual standard photos.Gouges marks observed at several locations along the inner cutter.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 complaint evaluation confirms the report of metal part of probe came off handle.The root cause for the component detachment is the adhesive bond failure which caused the needle assembly to detach from the rest of the probe assembly.An internal investigation was completed and improvements to the adhesive bond have been identified.All probes are 100% visually inspected and tested for actuation, aspiration, and cut during manufacturing.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.No further actions are required.The manufacturer internal reference number is:(b)(4).

• Brand Name: HYPERVIT VITRECTOMY PROBE
• Type of Device: VITRECTOMY, INSTRUMENT CUTTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 12746495
• MDR Text Key: 279908829
• Report Number: 1644019-2021-00682
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380658300272
• UDI-Public: 00380658300272
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K170520
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/03/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065830027
• Device Lot Number: 2442045H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/12/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/20/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/22/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM; CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM; CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM; CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM