Model Number 610-0001 |
Device Problems
Biological Environmental Factor (2887); Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problems
Loss of Vision (2139); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 01/20/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was discarded by the facility and is not available for evaluation.The device history record for this manufacturing lot was reviewed and the device met all release criteria and there were no discrepancies or unusual findings that relate to the reported event.Inlay exchange is listed in the device labeling as a potential risk.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The patient underwent implantation of the raindrop corneal inlay in the right eye.At the one day postoperative visit, debris (fiber) was observed on the inlay at the 4 o'clock position.The inlay was replaced with a new inlay.There is no known adverse impact to the vision.The source of the debris is not known at this time.Additional information has been requested.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Patient follow-up was requested from the surgeon, who provided the following additional information.The patient's best corrected distance visual acuity decreased from 20/20 (preoperatively) to 20/60 (prior to replacement of the initial inlay).Post implantation of the replacement inlay, the patient's bcdva improved to 20/30.The source of the debris was identified as the surgical environment.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Corrected information: age or date of birth.Additional information: ethnicity, event or problem.Complaint reference number: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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The surgeon reports that at the 6 month follow-up visit on (b)(6) 2017, the corneal flap was smooth and the inlay was clear and in position.There were no abnormal findings from the slit lamp exam and the patient will receive routine follow up.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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