Model Number 610-0001 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Corneal Clouding/Hazing (1878)
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Event Date 09/15/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was lost by the user facility and was not available for evaluation.The device history record review of the manufacturing lot was performed and there were no discrepancies or unusual findings related to the reported issue.Corneal haze is listed in the device labeling as a known potential risk.Complaint reference #: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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The patient underwent implantation of the raindrop corneal inlay in the left eye on (b)(6) 2016.The inlay was explanted 10 months postoperatively to address 1-2+ corneal haze.At onset, the patient's best corrected distance visual acuity had decreased from 20/20 preoperatively to 20/30-2.Prior to inlay explant, the patient was treated with topical steroids with bcdva improving to 20/25.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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The surgeon provided the following additional information.There were no complications during surgery to implant the inlay and the patient had no pre-existing conditions.The first onset of corneal haze was on (b)(6) 2017 and the haze persisted until the inlay was explanted.At last examination the patient's bcdva returned to baseline (20/20) and the haze resolved.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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