Catalog Number 8065149530 |
Device Problem
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/12/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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A customer reported that the stain was injected through ophthalmic soft tip, and it ejected the actual soft tip out of the cannula into the back of the eye where the surgeon successfully retrieved using a pair of forceps.The procedure details were not reported.There was no patient impact, and the tip was successfully retrieved.
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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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Sample was not received at the manufacturing site; however the attached customer photo confirms the reported issue of soft tip ejected out of cannula.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 attached photo confirms the silicone tip detached from the cannula; however since a sample was not received at the manufacturing site and the device history record review of the lot number provided indicated the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptable criteria, the root cause for the customer complaint issue cannot be determined.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.All assemblies are 100% inspected for the soft tip during the manufacturing process to ensure that the product meets release acceptance criteria.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.No additional action is required at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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