ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER CENTURION VISION SYSTEM, ACCESSORY, ACTIVE SENTRY HANDPIECE; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
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Catalog Number 8065752914 |
Device Problems
Energy Output Problem (1431); Noise, Audible (3273)
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Patient Problem
Endophthalmitis (1835)
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Event Date 08/31/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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).
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Event Description
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After cataract surgery, a physician reported that patients experienced endophthalmitis.Additionally, during the surgeries, an ultrasound issue was observed with the phacoemulsification handpiece, and an unusual sound was heard emanating from it.Patient details were not given and additional information has been requested none received till date.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product under investigation is not a serviceable device.Therefore, a service record review was not performed.Based on the information obtained, the root cause of the reported event is inconclusive.Specific product identifiers (serial number) were not provided and could not be determined at this time.However, all device history records are reviewed prior to product release to ensure the product was manufactured in compliance with the device master record and meets release criteria.A review for complaints reported against this serial number cannot be performed as the serial number is unknown.Based on the information obtained, 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).
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