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

Catalog Number 8065753106

Device Problems Leak/Splash (1354); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 01/09/2024

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 infusion tube which does not come off usually, was found came off and leakage occurred during vitrectomy surgery.The surgery was completed after replacing the product with another tube.There was no patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 customer returned one pak.The sample was visually inspected and it was confirmed that a weak weld between the top and base of the auto infusion valve which can result in the customer's experience.The root cause of the customer's complaint was determined to be related to equipment not maintaining consistent control of the weld process.Contributing factors identified were training issues during production when performing the integrity squeeze check on the component to verify a good weld and when performing maintenance on the equipment.Action was taken to determine root cause and to take appropriate corrective actions for complaints of a similar nature.Quality assurance identified the likely contributors to be related to equipment end of life and will be replaced with a new system.Procedural enhancements were also implemented for better control of process during quality checks and for better training of personnel during production and equipment maintenance.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for adverse trends.No further action has been identified for this reported event.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.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: 18805620
• MDR Text Key: 336523665
• Report Number: 1644019-2024-00366
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• 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: 04/16/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/29/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065753106
• Device Lot Number: 14MKLV
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/06/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/06/2022
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM