MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER CENTURION VISION SYSTEM; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Catalog Number 8065751763

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Corneal Clouding/Hazing (1878); Eye Burn (2523); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 04/18/2023

Event Type  Injury  

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 that during a cataract surgery in the beginning of nucleus removal, while using an ophthalmic console and phacoemulsification handpieces an occlusion tone was heard and two patients experienced corneal burns.As the injury would result in leakage, the wound was sutured.A mild corneal opacity was observed on patients.Additional information has been requested but none received till date.This report is for the ophthalmic operating console involved in this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The company representative was unable to confirm nor replicate anything that would have contributed to the reported event.The system was tested and found to meet product specifications.A non-conformance based review of the batch/lot/serial number was performed and did not reveal any potential contributing factors to the reported complaint.A manufacturing device history record (dhr) review was performed prior to product release to ensure that the product was manufactured in compliance with the device master record.Based on the assessment, the product met release criteria.A review for complaints reported against this serial number was performed.No similar complaints were reported for the product serial under investigation.The system was found to meet specifications.Therefore, the root cause of the reported event is inconclusive.Manufacturer will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CENTURION VISION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 16983547
• MDR Text Key: 315797455
• Report Number: 2028159-2023-00716
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657517633
• UDI-Public: 00380657517633
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K121555
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/17/2023

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: 8065751763
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/23/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/19/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/27/2013
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: OZIL TORSIONAL HANDPIECE
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Other