MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE ALCON MICROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, CANNULA OPHTHALMIC; CANNULA, OPHTHALMIC

Catalog Number 8065149530

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 11/01/2023

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 customer reported that an ophthalmic operating soft tip cannula was fell off into the patient left eye during the vitrectomy procedure.The surgery was completed on the same day by removing the tip with help of the forceps.There was no patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information is provided in sections d.4, d.9, h.3, h.6 and h.10.One opened soft tip cannula in a blister was received for the report of soft tip fell off during a vitrectomy when filling brilliant blue.Sample was visually inspected and found to be nonconforming, soft tip was missing from the cannula.Adhesive was present in the inner diameter of the cannula.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.The photos attached to the parent complaint were reviewed by the manufacturing site.The photos are of cannula in an open blister and a tyvek label, the reported product, lot information and product complaint is confirmed.The returned sample was received opened.Therefore, how and when the soft tip of the cannula fell off cannot be determined from this evaluation.A root cause cannot be determined for the complaint as described by the customer.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 by trained operators.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No additional action is required at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: ALCON MICROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, CANNULA OPHTHALMIC
• Type of Device: CANNULA, OPHTHALMIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 18099046
• MDR Text Key: 327719615
• Report Number: 2523835-2023-00627
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HMX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380651495302
• UDI-Public: 00380651495302
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/21/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/09/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065149530
• Device Lot Number: 15HFD5
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/06/2023
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 10 MO
• Patient Sex: Female