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

Catalog Number 8065752134

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 01/05/2022

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 physician reported the vitrectome body was detached from the probe handle during a vitrectomy procedure.The same issue happened with another vitrectome used consecutively.The product was replaced with a cutter which was used on several occasions, and it was able to perform cutting without problems.No patient harm was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

A sample was not received at the manufacturing site for evaluation; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.A sample was not returned and a review of the lot number provided indicated the product was used beyond its expiration date.No specific action with regard to this complaint was taken by the manufacturing location because the complaint sample exceeded its expiration date and should not have been used.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 additional action is required at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CENTURION ULTRAVIT PROBE 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: 13341715
• MDR Text Key: 284355059
• Report Number: 1644019-2022-00082
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657521340
• UDI-Public: 00380657521340
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AR
• PMA/PMN Number: K880961
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/18/2022

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: 08/31/2016
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065752134
• Device Lot Number: 1652923H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/11/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/25/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/04/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/02/2014
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1