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

Catalog Number 705.52P

Device Problems Dull, Blunt (2407); Failure to Cut (2587)

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

Event Date 08/01/2022

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 during vitrectomy surgery ophthalmic scissor was bladeless and could not cut.The procedure was completed using another product.There was no patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information has been provided in sections d.4, d.9, h.3, h.4, h.6 and h.10.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 was received with inner blister, outer blister and cover foil showing the lot information.The sample showed macroscopic signs of damage.The shaft was bent.The sample showed signs of surgery residues and was returned in a closed status.The sample was visually inspected with the aid of a photomicroscope with various magnifications.The sample was visually inspected and functionally tested.It was noticed that the shaft of the device was bent and the scissors got stuck in the closed position.It only can be open by pushing the shaft manually down.The blades of the scissors are good, they pass the cutting test.Hence that the scissors were not able to open, the malfunction of the customer was confirmed.As the blister was opened by the customer, he handled the product.The point in time when the malfunction occurred, can no longer be determent.It cannot be determined how or where the damage to the sample occurred; therefore a root cause for the customers reported event could not be determined.However, the damage was consistent with damage that can occur due to improper handling.The exact root cause for the customer¿s reported event is unknown, therefore, specific action cannot be taken.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.

• 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 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 15318243
• MDR Text Key: 305359281
• Report Number: 3003398873-2022-00068
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HNF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612717070691
• UDI-Public: 07612717070691
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/30/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 705.52P
• Device Lot Number: F196077
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/21/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1