ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM, ACCESSORY, IRRIGATION/ASPIRATION TUBING SET; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
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Catalog Number 8065750918 |
Device Problems
Disconnection (1171); Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 05/09/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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A physician reported tubing set to connect the handpiece, the connection was not tight, loosen and caused water leakage during cataract procedure.The procedure was completed after the third replacement.There was no patient harm.This is one of two reports.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Current tracking indicates no adverse trend for this lot for this event.The returned irrigation/aspiration (i/a) manifold in a soft tray was visually inspected and no obvious defects were found.The sample was tested with the lab stock cassette and the other components using a calibrated console representing the current software version.The sample could tune with the ultrasonic handpiece, the 0.9-millimeter aspiration bypass system (abs) tip and infusion sleeve.No leakage or detachment occurred during tuning with the handpiece.Fluid could irrigate and aspirate through the handpiece in the console i/a mold.The connectors and fittings on the i/a manifold were tightened firmly and securely on the cassette and handpiece.The root cause of the customer's complaint could not be established; the returned sample functioned per specifications.After an investigation of this complaint, it has been determined that this sample functioned per specifications; therefore, no corrective action is required at this time.Current tracking indicates no adverse trend for this lot for this event as the product met specifications.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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