MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER INFINITI VISION SYSTEM; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Catalog Number 8065750833

Device Problem Occlusion Within Device (1423)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

A nurse reported a handpiece occlusion before a surgical procedure.Additional information has been requested.

Manufacturer Narrative

The system and handpiece was examined and it was determined that the company representative was unable to find anything that would have attributed to the reported issue.The system was tested and found to meet product specifications.The root cause cannot be determined conclusively.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: INFINITI VISION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: bryan blake ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8176152230
• MDR Report Key: 7642387
• MDR Text Key: 112738336
• Report Number: 2028159-2018-01337
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CI
• PMA/PMN Number: K120912
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/28/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/27/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065750833
• Other Device ID Number: 380657508334
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/03/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/16/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other