MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON MONARCH III IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM, CARTRIDGE D; FOLDERS AND INJECTORS, INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL)

Catalog Number 8065977763

Device Problems Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

Patient Problem Corneal Edema (1791)

Event Date 12/29/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: the product was not returned for analysis.The product history and batch records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.The product investigation could not identify a root cause.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

Event Description

An account manager reported on behalf of a facility representative that the cartridge split during insertion and caused the resistance to the insertion to lower which affected the speed and control while inserting the intraocular lens (iol) during an iol implant procedure.The facility representative also reported a possible corneal edema due to stretching of primary incision.There was patient contact but patient harm is unknown at this time.The surgery was completed the same day.

• Brand Name: MONARCH III IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM, CARTRIDGE D
• Type of Device: FOLDERS AND INJECTORS, INTRAOCULAR LENS (IOL)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON; 6065 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HUNTINGTON; 6065 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8175514979
• MDR Report Key: 11217945
• MDR Text Key: 234285960
• Report Number: 1119421-2021-00130
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K063155
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/22/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065977763
• Device Lot Number: 15110050
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/04/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/22/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/04/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/02/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/14/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 62 YR