MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON LENSX, INC. LENSX LASER SYSTEM; OPHTHALMIC FEMTOSECOND LASER

Model Number 550

Device Problem Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

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

Event Date 03/29/2016

Event Type  Injury  

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.(b)(4).

Event Description

A surgeon reported during a laser assisted cataract procedure after hydro dissection, the laser fragmentation cylinder pattern seemed to separate and float up anteriorly.During cortex removal, the surgeon noticed the perfect shape of the cylinder cut into the posterior capsule; anterior vitrectomy was performed, and the intraocular lens (iol) was implanted into the sulcus.The surgeon noted the patient has not had any further complications, and post-op care has been unremarkable.

Manufacturer Narrative

A reviewed the optical coherence tomography (oct) scans was performed no issues were found.The investigation did not identify any system issues that would indicate that the laser contributed to the reported event.There were no technical services requested by the customer.The device history records (dhr) for the device was reviewed.No abnormalities that could have contributed to this event were found.The associated device was released based on company acceptance criteria.The root cause of the reported event cannot be determined conclusively.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: LENSX LASER SYSTEM
• Type of Device: OPHTHALMIC FEMTOSECOND LASER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON LENSX, INC.; 33 journey; suite #175; aliso viejo CA 92658
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON LENSX, INC.; 33 journey; suite #175; aliso viejo CA 92658
• Manufacturer Contact: eddie darton, md, jd ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8175686660
• MDR Report Key: 5592279
• MDR Text Key: 43155040
• Report Number: 3008772169-2016-00238
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OOE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K101626
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/08/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/20/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 550
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065998162
• Other Device ID Number: 00380659981623
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/15/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2013
• 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; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 66 YR