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

Model Number LXT

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Eye Injury (1845)

Event Date 09/29/2023

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 physician reported using an ophthalmic operating console and ophthalmic laser during the surgery, resulting in an eye injury to the operator due to the malfunction of the laser filters.The procedure details were not reported.The current outcome of the operator is unknown.This is one of two reports for this issue and represents the ophthalmic operating console.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.The serial is unknown.Therefore, a service history review cannot be performed.Based on the information available, the customer reported event cannot be confirmed.Based on the information available, the customer reported event cannot be confirmed alcon 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: CONSTELLATION 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: 18019244
• MDR Text Key: 326675128
• Report Number: 2028159-2023-01485
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K101285
• 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: 12/08/2023

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 Model Number: LXT
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751145
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/29/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/27/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/14/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: PUREPOINT LASER
• Patient Outcome(s): Other