MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - HUNTINGTON ACRYSOF IQ SINGLEPIECE IOL W/ULTRASERT DELIVERY SYSTEM; LENS, GUIDE, INTRAOCULAR

Model Number AU00T0

Device Problem Torn Material (3024)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 07/06/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: the device was not returned for evaluation.Product history and batch records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.Root cause has not been identified.There have been no other similar complaints reported in the lot number.Additional information was requested and received.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

Event Description

A customer reported that during an intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure, the posterior haptic was torn, noticed upon implant.The lens was removed from the eye through an enlarged incision.A suture was required.A backup lens was used to complete the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device and the lens were returned separated.The plunger is oriented correctly.Viscoelastic is observed in the device.The plunger has been retracted.A broken haptic is observed in the tip.The lens was returned.One haptic is broken.The optic is torn (cut) into two pieces.Top coat dye stain testing was conducted with acceptable results.Product history records were reviewed and the documentation indicated the product met release criteria.Viscoelastic indicated not qualified for this device.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 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 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).

• Brand Name: ACRYSOF IQ SINGLEPIECE IOL W/ULTRASERT DELIVERY SYSTEM
• Type of Device: LENS, GUIDE, INTRAOCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - HUNTINGTON; 6065 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - HUNTINGTON; 6065 kyle lane; huntington WV 25702
• Manufacturer Contact: rita lopez ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8175514846
• MDR Report Key: 5822665
• MDR Text Key: 50450732
• Report Number: 1119421-2016-01081
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KYB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: P930014
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/10/2016

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 Expiration Date: 09/30/2017
• Device Model Number: AU00T0
• Device Catalogue Number: AU00T0.200
• Device Lot Number: 12405926
• Other Device ID Number: 00380652358279
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/02/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/07/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/26/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/10/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/18/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention