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

Catalog Number 8065751767

Device Problem Dull, Blunt (2407)

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

Event Date 10/20/2023

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 the trocar could not cut during vitrectomy and cataract combination surgery.The surgery was completed after replacing the product with another one.There was no patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

One opened trocar assembly with tip protector in a small parts tray was received for the report.Sample was visually inspected and found to be nonconforming.Tip of blade was observed to be bent.Penetration testing could not be performed due to the damage of the sample.No lot number was identified with this complaint; therefore, a device history record review could not be conducted.The exact root cause could not be determined from the investigation performed.The damage to the returned sample is consistent with damage that can occur when the blade contacts a hard surface such as the protective cap, improper handling, or contact with another instrument during surgery or set-up.The damage seen on the returned complaint sample could have contributed to the customers reported issue of dull blade.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.All trocar blades are 100% inspected.Any nonconformance's, such as a damaged bent tip, are removed from the lot and scrapped.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 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: 18254232
• MDR Text Key: 329551660
• Report Number: 1644019-2023-01740
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657517671
• UDI-Public: 00380657517671
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K880961
• 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: 03/04/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/04/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751767
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/30/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1