A non-qualified viscoelastic was indicated.The root cause may be related to a failure to follow the directions for use (dfu).A non-qualified viscoelastic was used in the device.Material properties of non-qualified viscoelastics may contribute to underfill, overfill, misfolding of the haptics, or other inconsistent folding outcomes.As stated in the preloaded delivery system dfu, only qualified viscoelastics ¿ two noted viscoelastics must be used in conjunction with the device.All other viscoelastics are not qualified for use.Lens delivery performance may be negatively affected when using other non-qualified viscoelastics leading to lens delivery issues and /or damage.The use of non-qualified viscoelastics is considered a failure to follow the dfu for the preloaded delivery system and is not recommended under any circumstance.Broken haptics may occur: ¿ due to the use of a non-qualified viscoelastic.Material properties of non-qualified viscoelastics may contribute to underfill, overfill, misfolding of the haptics, or other inconsistent folding outcomes.¿ if the operating room temperature is too high (> 23°c / 73° f) lens folding consistency is negatively affected, the lens is more adherent and this may inhibit lens advancement.In addition, haptic strength (modulus) decreases as the temperature increases and is more likely to break under stress.¿ if the device is overfilled with viscoelastic as this can prevent the trailing haptic from being placed properly or move the lens out of position resulting in misfolding.¿ if a straight trailing haptic occurs and it was not properly detected to be out of position.¿ if the plunger is not fully advanced, or if the plunger is allowed to retract, the trailing haptic may not release properly from the device.Any of the above listed causes alone, or in combination, may create the reported event.(b)(4).
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