It was reported that an intraocular lens (iol) got caught in the incision during implantation into the left eye of (b)(6) female patient.Reportedly, the lens had to be removed during the same surgical procedure.The incision was enlarged but no suture used, no vitrectomy and no patient injury was reported.No further information was provided.
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Device available for evaluation? yes.Returned to manufacturer on: 03/23/2017.Device returned to manufacturer? yes.Device evaluation: the intraocular lens (iol) and the preloaded delivery system, model pcb00, were returned at the manufacturing site for evaluation.Visual inspection at 10x microscope magnification showed that the lens was returned out of the pcb00 device.Both lens haptics were observed in good condition and form.Evidence of viscoelastic residue, ovd (ophthalmic viscosurgical device) was observed on the pcb00 unit and on the lens.The customer's reported complaint could not be verified.Manufacturing records review: the manufacturing records for the intraocular lens were reviewed.The product was manufactured and released according to specification.A search revealed that no additional complaints for this order number have been received.Labeling review: the directions for use (dfu) were reviewed.The directions for use (dfu) adequately provides instructions and precautions along with warnings for the proper use and handling of the device.As a result of the investigation there is no indication of a product quality deficiency and the reported issue could not be verified.All pertinent information available to abbott medical optics has been submitted.
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