Model Number 1MTEC30 |
Device Problem
Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 08/10/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If implanted; give date: n/a (not applicable).The cartridge is not an implantable device.If explanted; give date: n/a (not applicable).The cartridge is not an implantable device; therefore, not explanted.All pertinent information available to abbott medical optics has been submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the intraocular lens (iol) was stuck in an (b)(4) cartridge.It was later clarified by the customer that there was no iol involved.The issue was that there was an extra bit of plastic at the tip of the cartridge.No additional information was provided to abbott medical optics.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device available for evaluation, returned to manufacturer on 12/28/2017.Device evaluation: the cartridge was received inside the cartridge tray.The cartridge was observed under 10x microscope magnification and the cartridge was observed broken in the tip with a torn part.Scarce amount of viscoelatic residues was observed in the inside pf the cartridge.The condition of the cartridge tip appears to be caused by the force of the hand piece push rod since a scarce amount of viscoelastic was used.The complaint was verified however due the condition of the cartridge the complaint cannot be related to manufacturing process; it could be related to the handling process.Manufacturing records review: the manufacturing records for the product were reviewed.The product was manufactured and released according to specifications.A search revealed that no additional complaints for this order number have been received.Labeling review: the directions for use (dfu) were reviewed.The dfu provide the customer with proper usage instructions and guidelines.Conclusion: as a result of the investigation, there is no indication of a product quality deficiency.All pertinent information available to abbott medical optics has been submitted.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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