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

Catalog Number 8065000096

Device Problems Failure to Cut (2587); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Noise, Audible (3273)

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

Event Date 05/18/2022

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 cutter was working halfway through the process, but there was a strange noise and one tube came off during cataract-vitrectomy combination procedure.The procedure was completed after the product was replaced.There was no patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number indicates that the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria.Based on current tracking, there are no adverse trends for this reported complaint.One wet 27+ gauge (ga) probe manifold was returned and visually inspected.The gray line detached from the 27+ga probe engine due to lack of solvent.The root cause is consistent with a manufacturing error where the driveline likely became occluded during the wetting of the pneumatic tubing with solvent and subsequent insertion to the probe engine.This complaint has been reviewed and it is determined that no further actions will be pursued at this time.After investigation of this complaint and analysis of complaints of this nature confirm no unfavorable trend for this event.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.At a minimum, this will include completing reviews of complaint class report levels on a monthly basis by the product team.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK
• 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: 14601283
• MDR Text Key: 295417009
• Report Number: 1644019-2022-00431
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380650000965
• UDI-Public: 00380650000965
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• 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: 10/17/2022

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: 11/30/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065000096
• Device Lot Number: 2539744H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/26/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/06/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/23/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/17/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/02/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM