Model Number 1MTEC30 |
Device Problems
Positioning Failure (1158); Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 08/01/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Implant and explant dates: if implanted or explanted, give date: not applicable as this is not an implantable device all pertinent information available to abbott medical optics has been submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported that an intraocular lens (iol) got stuck in the cartridge during implantation.Only the cartridge tip touched the patient's eye.No incision enlargement, no vitrectomy was performed, no sutures were used and no patient post-op injury was reported.A back-up lens was used and the surgery went well.Reportedly, the cartridge was inspected and it seemed deformed on the tip.No further information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device available for evaluation? yes.Returned to manufacturer on: 08/31/2017.Device returned to manufacturer? yes.Device evaluation: the cartridge was returned at the manufacturing site for evaluation.Visual inspection at 10x microscope magnification showed lack of lubricant material on the cartridge.Heavy dent/distortions and a crack were observed at the cartridge tip.The conditions of the product returned was consistent with a unit that was previously handled and prepared for surgical use.The customer's reported complaint was verified.Manufacturing records review: the manufacturing records for the cartridge were reviewed.During manufacturing the operators inspect the neck, tube and tip areas for cracks.No cracking or stress marks are allowed.They also check the tip for any melting, roughness, dent, bent tip or smash condition.The product was manufactured and released according to specification.A search revealed that no additional investigation requests for this order number have been received.Labeling review: the directions for use (dfu) were reviewed.The directions for use (dfu) adequately provides instructions and precautions along with warnings for the proper use and handling of the device.As a result of the investigation there is no indication of a product quality deficiency and the reported issue could not be verified.All pertinent information available to abbott medical optics has been submitted.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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