MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - HUNTINGTON MONARCH III IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM, CARTRIDGE D; FOLDERS AND INJECTORS, INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL)

Catalog Number 8065977763

Device Problem Sticking (1597)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: the product was not returned for analysis.The product history and batch records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.The product investigation could not identify a root cause.There have been no other complaints reported in the lot number.Additional information has been requested.(b)(4).

Event Description

An ophthalmic surgeon reported that during a cataract with intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure, the case proceeded normally until the lens insertion, utilizing a cartridge and handpiece.The surgeon felt the iol was "stuck", then scraped the endothelium and descemet's membrane when it was released from the cartridge.Additional information has been requested.There are two medical device reports associated with this event.The first report is for the iol and the second report is for the cartridge.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: additional information indicated the type handpiece that was used with the lens.The lens diopter was not provided.It is unknown if this combination was qualified.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: MONARCH III IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM, CARTRIDGE D
• Type of Device: FOLDERS AND INJECTORS, INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - HUNTINGTON; 6065 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - HUNTINGTON; 6065 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer Contact: rita lopez ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8175514846
• MDR Report Key: 6171900
• MDR Text Key: 62601487
• Report Number: 1119421-2016-01722
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K063155
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/24/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/13/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065977763
• Device Lot Number: 32472335
• Other Device ID Number: 380659777639
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/30/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/27/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other