MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK; GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)

Catalog Number 8065752437

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

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

The healthcare professional reported that customer was not able to switch to fluid air exchange.The product was replaced and procedure completed with no patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information provided in h.3., h.6., and h.10.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number indicates that the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria.The sample was not received at the investigating site for this complaint report; visual inspection or functional testing could not be conducted.If a sample is returned at a later date, the investigation will be reopened and the sample evaluated.The root cause of the customer's complaint could not be established as a sample has not been received.Without a sample, it is not possible to isolate the root cause.As the root cause is unknown, the relationship, if any, of the device to the reported incident cannot be determined.After the investigation of this complaint, it has been determined that no action will be taken at this time as a sample was not returned.Quality assurance will continue to monitor customer complaints via the complaint review meetings, and will take action for any future occurrences as is deemed necessary.Consumables manufacturing management has been made aware of this complaint through the consumer affairs review meeting.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK
• Type of Device: GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• MDR Report Key: 11066185
• MDR Text Key: 224251470
• Report Number: 1644019-2020-00717
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K880961
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/10/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/23/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065752437
• Device Lot Number: 2405357H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/03/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1