MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER PUREPOINT LASER; LASER, OPHTHALMIC

Catalog Number 8065750597

Device Problem Defective Device (2588)

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

Event Date 08/19/2016

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.(b)(4).

Event Description

A customer reported experiencing laser activation failure before surgery.An alternate laser system was used to proceed with surgery.

Manufacturer Narrative

The system was examined and the reported event was not replicated.The company representative adjusted the knob and cleaned the system.The system was tested and found to meet product specifications.The system was manufactured on november 26, 2013.Based on qa assessment, the product met specifications at the time of release.The system was found to meet specifications.Therefore, the root cause of the reported event cannot be determined conclusively.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: PUREPOINT LASER
• Type of Device: LASER, OPHTHALMIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: rita lopez ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8175514846
• MDR Report Key: 5943066
• MDR Text Key: 54826514
• Report Number: 2028159-2016-04109
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K062624
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/18/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/12/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065750597
• Other Device ID Number: 02.01_BLD_0042
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/18/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/26/2013
• 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