MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MICROSURGICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. 21G HOFFMAN/AHMED HORIZONTAL SCISSOR; OPTHALMIC SCISSOR

Model Number DFH-0005

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The surgeon reported that while using a hoffman/ahmed horizontal scissors to cut iris tissue the scissor blade broke.The broken piece was removed from the eye and there was no impact to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned with corrosion and pitting at the site of the fracture which indicates the device was not cleaned and maintained adequately.

• Brand Name: 21G HOFFMAN/AHMED HORIZONTAL SCISSOR
• Type of Device: OPTHALMIC SCISSOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): MICROSURGICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.; redmond WA
• Manufacturer Contact: 8415 154th ave., n.e.; redmond, WA 98052 ; 4255560544
• MDR Report Key: 4268543
• MDR Text Key: 16086647
• Report Number: 3019924-2014-00050
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HNF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: VE
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Replace
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/30/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/04/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: DFH-0005
• Device Catalogue Number: DFH-0005
• Device Lot Number: 049444
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/23/2014
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/20/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1