A j&j specialist spoke to the surgeon and identified the phaco settings required modifications.The bottle was raised, and the vacuum settings were decreased to resolve chamber issues.A review of records related to the device including labeling, complaint trending, and risk documentation will be performed.Upon completion of this review, if there is any further relevant information obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc.Has been submitted.
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During a cataract extraction procedure, a cataract patient experienced a capsular rupture requiring a vitrectomy procedure.A description from the surgery center indicated the posterior bag had moved resulting in the broken capsule.The anterior chamber fluctuated during phaco segment and the posterior bag was captured, resulting in a hole that required an anterior vitrectomy.A johnson & johnson (j&j) representative was at the surgery center at the time of the event.The j&j representative adjusted the surgeon settings to resolve chamber instability.The bottle was raised, and the vacuum settings were decreased.The surgery center did not request a service call.The patient outcome is well.
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