Model Number EZ-28V |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 12/21/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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As per the reporter, the device has been discarded and is not available for analysis.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed and there were no discrepancies or deviations found that related to the reported issue.There have been no other complaints for this lot to date.The trend analysis, risk analysis and directions for use review are considered acceptable, with the product performing within anticipated rates.The most probable root cause is operational context.User related factors (such as loading or handling techniques) and/or procedural factors (such as lens and inserter interaction) might have contributed to the event.No additional investigation or corrective action is necessary at this time.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the trailing haptic was damaged/bent on insertion causing the lens to be unusable.The surgical time was extended and the incision enlarged to remove the intraocular lens (iol).Sutures were not required, and no other patient injury was reported.Additional information has been requested and not received.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information received indicated that the incision enlargement reported in this case falls within the standard range for the inserter used to implant the backup lens.Therefore, based on the additional information provided, this event no longer meets reportability requirements.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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