MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM, ACCESSORY, IRRIGATION/ASPIRATION TUBING SET; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Catalog Number 8065750918

Device Problem Disconnection (1171)

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

Event Date 01/30/2023

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 the irrigation aspiration (ia) tube was not tightly connected with the handpiece and was easily falling off during the phacoemulsification (phaco) phase of the cataract surgery.The tube was replaced with a new tube which worked normally, and the surgery was completed.There was no patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 returned sample was visually inspected, and no obvious defects were found.The aspiration and irrigation fittings could be connected into the handpiece.The irrigation aspiration (i/a) manifold was tested with the lab stock cassette and other components.The i/a manifold passed priming and tuning process.The aspiration and irrigation fittings seated in the handpiece securely and firmly during testing.The root cause of the customer's complaint could not be established; the returned sample met 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.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.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).

• Brand Name: CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM, ACCESSORY, IRRIGATION/ASPIRATION TUBING SET
• Type of Device: UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
• 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: 16467587
• MDR Text Key: 310515381
• Report Number: 1644019-2023-00208
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657509188
• UDI-Public: 00380657509188
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K101285
• 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: 05/31/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/02/2023
• 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: 8065750918
• Device Lot Number: 2454619H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/03/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1