Additional narrative: note: this mdr report is being submitted as part of a remedial action to prevent serious injury.Section b3: date of event: unknown/not provided.Section d6a: if implanted, give date: not applicable as this is not an implantable device.Section d6b: if explanted, give date: not applicable as this is not an implantable device.Section h3-other (81): the device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device cannot be completed.A review of the device history record, complaint trending, and risk documentation for this device will be performed.Upon completion of the review, if there is any further relevant information a supplemental medwatch will be filed.Section h9: the jjsv reference number is (b)(4).The number was omitted due to the complaint handling system character limitation.Johnson & johnson surgical vision (jjsv) has initiated a field action related to select lots of laminar® flow irrigation sleeve and test chamber ¿ 21 gauge (part number: opohf21l) due to a manufacturing issue which could lead to subpar performance during cataract surgery.While not all the irrigation sleeves in the recalled lots are affected, this nonconformance could lead to insufficient flow of balanced saline solution (bss), which may result in an unstable anterior chamber.This defect could result in a capsule tear, iris trauma, or corneal edema, or in rare instances a corneal incision burn.Complaints will continue to be monitored and investigated.Investigation is ongoing and corrective action will be implemented as appropriate.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc.Has been submitted.
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