Model Number VTICM5 12.6 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Uveitis (2122); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 10/25/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Clinical code: (b)(4):endophthalmitis health impact : 4644:minocin cap 50mg; prednisolone 5mg; axadin cap 150mg; vigamox eye drops 0.5%.Investigation type 4110: lens work order search-no similar complaint type events reported for units within the same lot.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The reporter indicated that a 12.6mm vticm5 12.6 implantable collamer lens of -10.0/3.0/096 (sphere/cylinder/axis) was implanted into the patient's right eye (od) on (b)(6) 2022.Endophthalmitis was reported.Diagnostics wa performe 'uveitis'.Treatment was performed: minocin cap 50mg; prednisolone 5mg; axadin cap 150mg; vigamox eye drops 0.5%.On (b)(6) 2022 the lens was exchanged for a same model and size lens but different axis.The replacement lens resolved the problem."improvement in symptoms after replacement.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b5: the reporter indicated that a 12.6mm vticm5 12.6 implantable collamer lens of -10.0/3.0/096 (sphere/cylinder/axis) was implanted into the patient's right eye (od) on (b)(6)2022.In the complaint questionnaire, the box marked endophthalmitis was ticked and the diagnostics performed was described as 'uveitis'.Later clarification from the reporter stated that endophthalmitis was not diagnosed nor was there any evidence of this.At this time, medical management in the form of antibiotics (topical and systemic) with systemic steroids with gastric protection was prescribed.Following this, the reporter noted a "significant improvement in symptoms".However subsequent communication stated that "inflammation occurred a week after when steroids discontinued".Three weeks post-implantation the lens was exchanged for a new lens of same parameters which resolved the issue.H65: clinical code: 4581:endophthalmitis is not applicable.Claim#: (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: device history record (dhr) review: based on the results of the investigation, all released devices from the associated work order(s), including the suspected device; have been manufactured within established process parameters; and there is no indication that the manufacturing and processing of the device contributed to the complaint issue.Claim# (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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