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

Catalog Number ASKU

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Inflammation (1932)

Event Type  Injury  

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 company representative reported on behalf of the customer six patients experienced toxic anterior segment syndrome (tass) following a surgical procedure.Procedure details have not been provided.Additional information has been requested.A completed questionnaire was received indicating the event took place following a cataract extraction with intraocular lens implant procedure in the patient's left eye.There were no complications during the procedure.The patient did not require any medical or surgical intervention.This report represents patient two of the six patients.

Manufacturer Narrative

The customer did not retain the product lot information for this custom pak, therefore the device history records traceable to the reported procedure pack could not be reviewed.No sample has been returned for evaluation; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.No lot number was identified with this complaint; therefore, lot history and complaint history reviews could not be conducted.A custom-pak is an assemblage of single-use medical devices and accessories provided to the customer in a sterile manner.An evaluation is conducted to ensure each pak and item in the pak meets customer, process, and regulatory requirements.Several sizes are available to accommodate the best fit for the custom-pak.Once the custom-pak is assembled and sealed, they are all sterilized as a complete unit.The sterilization validation has taken into account the worst case of the pouches to ensure all custom-paks meet all sterilization cycle parameters for acceptability prior to release.The root cause of the customer's complaint could not be established as a sample has not been received and therefore the condition of the product could not be verified.As the root cause is unknown, the relationship, if any, of the device to the reported incident cannot be determined.The root cause for this complaint is not known, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.Custom pak and the components inside of the paks are single-use items provided to the customer in a sterile manner.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.No additional action is required at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CUSTOM-PAK SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK
• Type of Device: GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• MDR Report Key: 11832467
• MDR Text Key: 250873035
• Report Number: 1644019-2021-00342
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/20/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ASKU
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/21/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/17/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/12/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/20/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: DUOVISC; DUREZOL; ILEVRO; INFINITI VISION SYSTEM; MOXIFLOXACIN 0.5%; PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5; PROPARACAINE; SODIUM BICARB; STERILE IRRIGATING SOLUTION EPI; TROPICANIDE 1%; DUOVISC; DUREZOL; ILEVRO; INFINITI VISION SYSTEM; MOXIFLOXACIN 0.5%; PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5; PROPARACAINE; SODIUM BICARB; STERILE IRRIGATING SOLUTION EPI; TROPICANIDE 1%
• Patient Outcome(s): Other