Model Number MICL12.6 |
Device Problem
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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Patient Problems
Endophthalmitis (1835); Intraocular Infection (1933); Intraocular Pressure, Delayed, Uncontrolled (1936); Iritis (1940); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 02/21/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: the lens was returned in a specimen cup.Visual inspection found no visible damage to the lens.(b)(4).Lens work order search: no similar complaint type events reported for units within the same lot.Device history record (dhr) review: based on the results of the investigation, all released devices from the associated work order(s), including the suspected device, have been manufactured within established process parameters; and there is no indication that the manufacturing and processing of the device contributed to the complaint issue.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The reporter indicated that the surgeon implanted a 12.6mm micl12.6 implantable collamer lens, -12.0 diopter, into the patient's left eye (os) on (b)(6) 2018.On (b)(6) 2018 the lens was explanted.The surgeon notes acute endophthalmitis with acute iritis.Reportedly, the patient has been treated with an intraocular injection and topical drops including antibiotics.The claim reporter lists the cause of the adverse event as hypotony and wound leakage.No additional information regarding patient's current status is known at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional data: the reporter stated, "the left eye has improved and is now 20/30-2 with contact lens.No cells were seen in exam with posterior synechaie with slight pigment over anterior lens surface noted on (b)(6) 218 exam." the reporter stated when asked about any idea as to why wound leakage and hypotony had occurred that, "the issue the patient had was due to wound leakage and the patient being a smoker and eye rubber." (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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