MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON MONARCH III IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM, CARTRIDGE C; FOLDERS AND INJECTORS, INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL)

Catalog Number 8065977762

Device Problem Scratched Material (3020)

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

Event Date 11/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

A physician reported that during intraocular lens (iol) implantation procedure, the scratch on cartridge was found.However, implant succeeded and the surgery was completed without any issue.No further information available.

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

The product was not returned.Product history records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.A qualified handpiece and viscoelastic were indicated.The lens diopter was not provided.It cannot be determined if a qualified diopter was used.The product investigation could not identify a root cause for the reported complaint.The sample was discarded by the customer.A root cause cannot be determined without physical examination of the product.Information stated the lens was implanted without issue.The lens diopter was not provided.It cannot be determined if a qualified diopter was used.The ifu instructs: company foldable iols are qualified for use with a company qualified delivery system (handpiece and cartridge) and ophthalmic viscosurgical device (ovd) combination.The ifu instructs that a company qualified delivery system and viscoelastic combination should be used.The use of an unqualified combination may cause damage to the lens and potential complications during the implantation process.The ifu instructs to completely fill the cartridge with ovd immediately prior to loading and delivery of the lens.Do not attempt to load the lens without adequate ovd in the device.Not adequately filling the device with viscoelastic will result in inadequate coverage of lens and the lens fold path with ovd, which may result in damage the manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: MONARCH III IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM, CARTRIDGE C
• Type of Device: FOLDERS AND INJECTORS, INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON; 6065 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON; 6065 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 18397287
• MDR Text Key: 331393813
• Report Number: 1119421-2023-02223
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380659777622
• UDI-Public: 00380659777622
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K112977
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/18/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/27/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065977762
• Device Lot Number: 15664823
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/05/2023
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: ACRYSOF IQ NATURAL SINGLEPIECE IOL.; MONARCH III INJECTOR.; VISCOAT.