MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON VISCOUS FLUID CONTROL TUBING SET (SILICONE OIL INJ/EXT); TUBING, NONINVASIVE

Catalog Number 8065750957

Device Problem Disconnection (1171)

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

Event Date 04/12/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

A nurse reported that the blue cannula did not tighten, kept spinning, and would pop off with any pressure on the plunger during the vitrectomy surgery.The surgery was completed after replacing the product.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.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

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.No physical sample has been returned for evaluation; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.The root cause of the customer's complaint could not be established as a sample has not been received and the condition of the product could not be verified.Without analysis of the sample, it is not possible to isolate the root cause.As the root cause is unknown, the relationship, if any, of the device to the reported incident cannot be determined.The root cause for this complaint is not known, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.Based on current tracking, there are no adverse trends for this reported complaint.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: VISCOUS FLUID CONTROL TUBING SET (SILICONE OIL INJ/EXT)
• Type of Device: TUBING, NONINVASIVE
• 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: 16936912
• MDR Text Key: 315407075
• Report Number: 1644019-2023-00565
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GAZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657509577
• UDI-Public: 00380657509577
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/11/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/16/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065750957
• Device Lot Number: 156201
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/09/2022
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1