We have investigated the instrument.The tip of the instrument is broken.It is unknown when or where the tip broke, if during use or during transport we shall not know.No further information on the outcome of the patient.This reportable event was identified during a voluntary retrospective review of all complaints since 2015 by the manufacturer (dutch ophthalmic research centre (b)(4)).This event was reported due to an event of hypotony.Assuming worst case during surgery, air bubbles observed at the probe.This may cause injury to the patient.Hence it is reportable.The risk is possible injury by microbial, viral or prion infection (patient harm).
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