MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON GRIESHABER AG FLEXIBLE IRIS RETRACTOR; CLIP, IRIS RETRACTOR

Catalog Number 611.74

Device Problem Difficult to Advance (2920)

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

Event Date 07/28/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

A physician reported that an ophthalmic retractors did not slide into the eye during a cataract surgery.The surgery was completed successfully by replacing the product with another one.There was no patient harm.

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.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the device history record (dhr) traceable to the reported lot number indicates that the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria.The sample is received with inner blister, outer blister and cover foil showing the lot information.The sample shows no macroscopic signs of damage.The sample shows signs of surgery residues.The sample was visually inspected with the aid of a photomicroscope with various magnifications.The sample was functionally tested.It was noticed that the silicon can slide good.The returned product met manufacturer¿s specifications.The customers complaint is not confirmed.A root cause for the customers reported event could not be determined because the returned product met manufacturer¿s specifications.No action was taken as the returned sample met specifications for tests performed in relation to the reported event.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for adverse trends.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No action has been identified for this reported event.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: FLEXIBLE IRIS RETRACTOR
• Type of Device: CLIP, IRIS RETRACTOR
• 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 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 15300443
• MDR Text Key: 305372256
• Report Number: 3003398873-2022-00062
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HOC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612717012226
• UDI-Public: 07612717012226
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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: 11/25/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/26/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 611.74
• Device Lot Number: F199527
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/31/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/19/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1