MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Model Number TABLETOP

Device Problem Device Inoperable (1663)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

Event Description

A customer reported that the laser was not working.Additional information has been requested.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information is provided.The customer spoke to the company service representative to assist with troubleshooting.The customer found that the emergency stop switch was pushed in by accident.Once it was pulled back into its retracted position, the laser was working normally.The customer was able to troubleshoot and resolved the problem reported.The customer did not request service.The system was manufactured on april 20, 2010.Based on qa assessment, the product met specifications at the time of release.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to the user accidentally pressing the emergency stop button.Based on the information provided, the emergency stop switch functioned as intended and no problem was found with the system.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: bryan blake ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8176152230
• MDR Report Key: 7265317
• MDR Text Key: 100045352
• Report Number: 2028159-2018-00290
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K101285
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/23/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/19/2020
• Device Model Number: TABLETOP
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751150
• Other Device ID Number: 8065751150
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/20/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/12/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/02/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/23/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/20/2010
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other