Model Number 600-0001 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Corneal Clouding/Hazing (1878)
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Event Date 07/28/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The explanted inlay was discarded by the facility and is not available for evaluation.The device history record review of the manufacturing lot was performed and there were no discrepancies or unusual findings related to the reported issue.Corneal haze is listed in the device labeling as a known potential risk.Complaint reference number: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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The patient underwent implantation of the raindrop corneal inlay in the right eye on (b)(6) 2017.Four months postoperatively the patient presented with corneal haze in the operative eye.Topical steroids were prescribed, but medication compliance was questionable.On (b)(6) 2017, the inlay was explanted to address persistent corneal haze.Inlay replacement is being considered once the haze resolves.Additional information has been requested.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Complaint reference #: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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The surgeon provided the following new information.Preoperatively, the patient's best corrected distance visual acuity (bcdva) was 20/20 and there was no decrease in bcdva compared to baseline.Corneal haze was first diagnosed on (b)(6) 2017.Immediately prior to explantation of the inlay, the corneal haze was grade 3+.The patient admitted to being non-compliant with the prescribed postoperative steroid medications and the surgeon believes this was a contributing factor.At last examination one month post-explant, the patient's bcdva remained at 20/20 and although the haze decreased to grade 2-3+, it was still significant.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The surgeon provided the following update.At last examination on (b)(6) 2017, the patient's bcdva was 20/20.The corneal haze improved to grade 1-2+ and all medications were discontinued; the haze is expected to clear over time.
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