MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIR LIQUIDE ISPAN GAS TANK REGULATOR; INTRAOCULAR GAS

Catalog Number 8065797303

Device Problem Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 06/16/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

A technician reported that the knob on an ophthalmic gas regulator valve would not open or close during surgery.An alternate procedure had to be performed.There was no impact to the patient.Additional information has been requested.

Manufacturer Narrative

No sample has been received by manufacturing for evaluation.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.Additional information has been requested.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: ISPAN GAS TANK REGULATOR
• Type of Device: INTRAOCULAR GAS
• Manufacturer (Section D): AIR LIQUIDE; 13140 ti blvd.; dallas TX 75243
• Manufacturer (Section G): AIR LIQUIDE; 13140 ti blvd.; dallas TX 75243
• Manufacturer Contact: eddie darton, md, jd ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8175686660
• MDR Report Key: 4922020
• MDR Text Key: 6049632
• Report Number: 1610287-2015-00523
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P900066
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/17/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/17/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065797303
• Device Lot Number: 108812
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/22/2015
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/29/2011
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other