MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM, HANDPIECE TIP; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Catalog Number 8065740837

Device Problem Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 11/14/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

A physician reported that tip was found bent before cataract surgery with intraocular implant.The surgery was completed after a new replacement was used.There was no report of patient harm.

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).

Manufacturer Narrative

One opened phaco tip, in a wrench, in a blister was received.Sample was visually inspected and found nonconforming.Bent at cone to cannula transition area, wear observed on threads, back of flange, and nut corners consistent with threading on handpiece.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.The exact root cause could not be determined from the investigation performed.The returned sample is visually non-conforming with the phaco tip bent; therefore, a bent phaco tip was confirmed; however, how and when the phaco tip became bent could not be determined.Most likely root cause is handling during placement of the phaco tip onto the handpiece.The exact root cause for the bent phaco tip is unknown, therefore specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.All phaco tips are 100% visually inspected by trained operators using 30x magnification during the manufacturing process.Any nonconformance, such as the phaco tip cannula bent exhibited on the returned opened sample, is removed from the lot and scrapped.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No further actions are required.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM, HANDPIECE TIP
• Type of Device: UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 18381565
• MDR Text Key: 331192016
• Report Number: 2523835-2023-00737
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657408375
• UDI-Public: 00380657408375
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• 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: 03/25/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 8065740837
• Device Lot Number: 15AYD2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/28/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/22/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/26/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/06/2023
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1