Model Number TV60ML |
Device Problem
Coagulation in Device or Device Ingredient (1096)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 06/10/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If implanted, give date: not applicable as this is not an implantable device.If explanted, give date: not applicable as this is not an explantable device.(b)(4).Device evaluation: product testing could not be performed as the product was not returned.The reported complaint could not be verified.Manufacturing record review: the manufacturing records for the product were reviewed and no deviation related to current complaint is reported in the manufacturing record.The product was manufactured and released according to specifications.A search in complaint system revealed that there was 1 other complaint related to the reported issue.Conclusion: as a result of the investigation there is no indication of a product quality deficiency and the reported issue could not be verified.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the healon product coagulated in the left eye of a patient and they could not get it out.The doctor had to use interior vitrector to remove the material from the eye.Even with high vacuum it occluded the handpiece.They had to make an enlarged incision and use sutures on the patient.The doctor thinks that he took care of the issue and no surgical or medical interventions are required in the future.It was indicated that the patient seemed to be fine and there was no apparent adverse affects.The patient was sent home directedly after the surgery.The account reported the syringe was thrown away.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This correction mdr is being submitted to address inaccurate information in section f on the xml version of the previous submission caused by a software glitch in the transmission process.The internal non-conformance numbers for this software issue are nr-0148919 and capa-010215.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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