The user facility in the united kingdom reported that a foreign object, appearing as a white, hard material shaped like a donut with sharp edges, pinged into the eye from within the phaco tip during surgery.The surgeon believes it came from a solidified substance around the phaco tip under the sheath.The foreign object struck the superior-temporal posterior capsule, resulting in a tear during the procedure.A viscoelastic was used to prevent the vitreous from coming forward.The foreign body could not be removed from the eye and there was no vitreous left in the anterior chamber at the end.The patient was sent to a vitreoretinal surgeon to remove the foreign body and insert the intraocular lens.
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The lot history, trend analysis, risk analysis and/or directions for use review were considered acceptable, with the product performing within anticipated rates.No corrective action required.The investigation is complete.
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