MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON GRIESHABER AG BACKFLUSH HANDLE DSP; INSTRUMENT, VITREOUS ASPIRATION AND CUTTING, AC-POWERED, ACCESSORY

Catalog Number 337.88

Device Problems Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Inability to Irrigate (1337); Suction Failure (4039)

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

Event Date 06/19/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

A physician reported that during the surgery an ophthalmic backflush exhibited irrigation issues as the leakage occurred at the center part of the handle and irrigation was absent.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 (dhr) traceable to the reported lot number indicates that the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria.A design change was initiated to improve the reliability of the device.The sample received with inner blister, outer blister and cover foil showing the lot information.The sample shows no macroscopic signs of damage.The sample shows no signs of surgery residues.The sample was visually inspected with the aid of a photomicroscope with various magnifications.The sample was functionally tested.It was noticed that the aspiration was not working properly.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.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: BACKFLUSH HANDLE DSP
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, VITREOUS ASPIRATION AND CUTTING, AC-POWERED, ACCESSORY
• 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: 17340774
• MDR Text Key: 319233647
• Report Number: 3003398873-2023-00164
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612717071414
• UDI-Public: 07612717071414
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K884043
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/18/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 337.88
• Device Lot Number: 14TCX0
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/03/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/18/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/03/2022
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1