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

Catalog Number 723.52

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 05/08/2023

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 physician reported that during the cataract surgery, ophthalmic scissors tip was broken and could not be used normally during surgery.The surgery was completed after a new replacement was used.No patient harm was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is completed.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 received with outer blister and cover foil, but without inner blister.The sample shows macroscopic signs of damage.One blade of the scissors is broken.The sample shows signs of surgery residues.The sample was visually inspected with the aid of a photomicroscope with various magnifications.The sample was visually inspected.It was noticed that one blade of the scissors is broken.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.The customers complaint is confirmed 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 customers 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.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: GRIESHABER ADVANCED DSP TIP 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: 17037254
• MDR Text Key: 316329878
• Report Number: 3003398873-2023-00054
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HNF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612717070950
• UDI-Public: 07612717070950
• 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: Physician
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/01/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/01/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 723.52
• Device Lot Number: 1459CR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/03/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/23/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1