It was reported via medwatch report (mw5096598) that during a procedure dislodgement of a cannula from a syringe that it entered the right eye of a patient and caused an injury.Email received by clinical risk coordinator, (b)(6) medical center, who provided additional information in regards to this reported incident.Reporter states that on (b)(6) 2020 a (b)(6) male arrived at the medical center for a right cataract removal.Reporter states, "a surgeon applied 30-gauge cannula to a 3ml bss syringe from the eye pack.When surgeon attempted to use on the patient's eye, the 30-gauge cannula tip became dislodged and shot through the capsule into the anterior vitreous of the patient's eye." the reporter states, the cannula was removed.Reporter states, "violation noted in posterior capsule, intraocular lens implant well centered and stable, confirmed with osher bounce test." reporter states, upon post-op follow-up "noted retinal tear to right eye, barrier laser to right eye, continued with clinic follow-up.Noted to have giant retinal tear extending through laser with retinal detachment requiring surgical intervention." reporter states, patient "returned to operating room on (b)(6) 2020 for pars plana vitrectomy, perfluoron c3f8 16% and laser." no reports provided as to how the patient is doing at this time.No sample provided for return and evaluation.Root cause analysis; without a sample, we are unable to determine the root cause.Actions taken and recommendations: our supplier quality team will monitor this issue for trending purposes." due to the reported incident, medical intervention and in an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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