MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER INFINITI VISION SYSTEM; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Catalog Number 8065750833

Device Problems Decrease in Suction (1146); Suction Problem (2170); Output below Specifications (3004)

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

Event Date 10/10/2016

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 poor vacuum during surgery.The case was completed without patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

The system was examined and the reported event was not replicated.However, as a preventive measure the footswitch cable (which belongs to the system) was replaced.The system was tested and found to meet product specifications.A review of the customer¿s complaint history for the last 24 months did not show any previous complaints of this kind against the system.The system was manufactured on february 13, 2008.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 established.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: INFINITI VISION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
• 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: 6081934
• MDR Text Key: 59609242
• Report Number: 2028159-2016-04994
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K120912
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/05/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/07/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065750833
• Other Device ID Number: 2.06
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/02/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/13/2008
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other