MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK; GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)

Catalog Number 8065752437

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/05/2021

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.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

Event Description

A customer reported the vitrector's sleeve was not secured on the instrument and it kept sliding off during the procedure.No patient harm was reported.Additional information was requested; however, none has been received to date.

Manufacturer Narrative

The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

Event Description

Additional information received, from the company representative, who indicated the procedure was a standard posterior vitrectomy.The sleeve was loose, and the surgeon kept catching it and pull it back.As it kept falling towards the retina.The vitector was replaced.And the procedure was completed.

Manufacturer Narrative

A sample was not received at the manufacturing site for evaluation for the report of vitrector sleeve kept sliding off during surgery; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.A sample was not received at the manufacturing site and the device history record review of the lot number provided indicated the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptable criteria, therefore; the root cause for the customer complaint issue cannot be determined.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown; therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.All probes are 100% visually inspected and tested for actuation, aspiration, and cut during manufacturing.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No further actions are required.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK
• Type of Device: GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 13150281
• MDR Text Key: 283139933
• Report Number: 1644019-2022-00012
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657524372
• UDI-Public: 00380657524372
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K880961
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/24/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065752437
• Device Lot Number: 2456751H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/14/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/04/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/10/2022; 03/08/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/13/2022; 03/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/10/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1