Catalog Number 8065000093 |
Device Problem
Improper Flow or Infusion (2954)
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Patient Problem
Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 02/22/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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An ophthalmic surgeon reported irrigation water got into the air tube, and it did not function during cataract/vitrectomy combination surgery.No error code was displayed and the intraocular pressure (iop) control was unstable.The surgery was completed after replacing the product with another one.There was no visual issue reported.There was no patient harm.
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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 the returned sample was visually inspected and no obvious defects were found.The non-invasive flow sensor (nifs) on the cassette housing was in good condition.A calibrated console representing the current software version was used to test the sample.The ball in the drip chamber¿s check valve moved freely per specification.The light-emitting diode (led) rings on the console turned green as the probe connectors were engaged to the console indicating the proper communication between the probe and the console.The sample could prime and pass intraocular pressure (iop) calibration successfully.No anomalies were observed during priming.No system message code was generated during testing.Fluid flowed from the balance salt solution (bss) bottle to the drain bag without any interfering.No leakage was detected from the pump elastomer or on the pump area of the fluidics module.Cleaning process was able to be performed after functional test had completed.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.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).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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