MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK; GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)

Catalog Number 8065752437

Device Problem Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

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

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 healthcare professional reported that the trocar valve could not fully closed before surgery.The procedure type was unknown.There was no report of patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

One opened trocar cannula hub assembly in a tray with other items was received.Sample was visually inspected and found to be nonconforming, septum was damaged, jagged cut slit was observed.Leak testing could not be performed due to the damage of the sample.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 exact root cause for this complaint is unknown; the damaged condition of the valve could have contributed to the reported event; how and when the valve became damaged cannot be determined from the evaluation performed.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown therefore specific action for this complaint cannot be taken.An acceptance quality inspection is performed to ensure product meets release acceptance criteria.This inspection includes evaluation for damaged valves.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals to evaluate effectiveness of actions taken.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No further actions are required.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK
• Type of Device: GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)
• 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: 18110737
• MDR Text Key: 327927365
• Report Number: 1644019-2023-01609
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657524372
• UDI-Public: 00380657524372
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: TW
• PMA/PMN Number: K880961
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/25/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/10/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065752437
• Device Lot Number: 15VAE0
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/28/2023
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1