MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE CLEARCUT KNIVES; KNIFE, OPHTHALMIC

Catalog Number 8065982465

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 05/25/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A sample has been received and in-house testing is in progress.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

An ophthalmic surgeon reported that prior to a surgical procedure, upon opening the package it was noted that the tip of the knife was chipped.The case was initiated and completed using an alternate knife.There was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

One opened slit knife was received in blade protector tray for the report of chipped tip of slit knife.The returned sample was visually inspected and was found non-conforming with a damaged tip and a damaged cutting edge.Penetration testing could not be performed due to the damage of the sample.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number indicates that the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria.A complaint history examination indicates there is one additional complaint associated with the lot for the reported issue.The exact root cause could not be determined from the investigation performed.The damage to the returned sample is consistent with damage that can occur when the blade contacts a hard surface such as the protective blade tray when product is improperly removed or inserted after use, or improper handling, or contact with another instrument during surgery or set-up.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: CLEARCUT KNIVES
• Type of Device: KNIFE, OPHTHALMIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer Contact: nadia bailey ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8176152230
• MDR Report Key: 6653154
• MDR Text Key: 78067323
• Report Number: 2523835-2017-00487
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HNN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/15/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/20/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065982465
• Device Lot Number: 148876M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/28/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/26/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/06/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other