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

Catalog Number 8065752451

Device Problem Suction Failure (4039)

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

Event Date 03/03/2021

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 physician reported that the aspiration failure occurred with the cassette during a procedure.The product was replaced with another one and the procedure was completed.There was no harm to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information provided in d.9, 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.Product was visually inspected and no obvious defects were found.Surgical residue was observed in the cassette aspiration chamber.The ball in the drip chamber¿s check valve moved freely per specification.The non-invasive flow sensor (nifs) on the cassette housing was in good condition.The light emitting diode (led) rings on the console turned green as the probe connectors were engaged to the console indicating the proper communication between the probe and the console.10000 cut rate displayed on the screen when the radio frequency identification (rfid) was connected to the console.The sample was tested using a system console.The sample could prime, tune with the ultrasonic handpiece, the 0.9mm air bypass (abs) tip and infusion sleeve from the lab stock, and passed intraocular pressure (iop) calibration successfully.Fluid flowed from the balanced salt solution (bss) bottle to the drain bag without any interfering.No air leak was detected from the infusion airline during priming process.No message code appeared on the screen.No leakage was found from the pump elastomer or onto the pump area of the fluidics module.The cleaning process was able to be performed after functional testing was completed.The sample passed functionality.The root cause of the complaint could not be established; the returned sample functioned per specifications.After an investigation of this complaint, it has been determined that this sample functioned per specifications; therefore, no corrective action is required at this time.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.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: 11759510
• MDR Text Key: 248444142
• Report Number: 1644019-2021-00301
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657524518
• UDI-Public: 00380657524518
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K880961
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/16/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/03/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065752451
• Device Lot Number: 2351634H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/28/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/14/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM; CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM