| Model Number |
DFT015 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Scratched Material (3020)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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| Date of Event |
04/21/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: the product was not returned for analysis.The product history and batch records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.The product investigation could not identify a root cause.There have been no other complaints reported in the lot number.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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A physician reported that during an intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure, had a funny mark next to the visual axis in the iol.A second iol was inserted and it had a similar mark but the mark was small enough that the iol was left implanted.There are two medical device reports associated with these two marked lenses.This report is for the first iol with a mark that was inserted and removed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: the lens was returned positioned incorrectly in the lens case.Solution was dried on the lens.Both haptics were broken in the gusset area (not returned).The optic is cut into two portions.Typical of insertion and removal.Both cut optic portions have small scratches, cracks, and scrape marks on the anterior and posterior sides of the lens.The use of a qualified cartridge and handpiece was indicated.The customer indicated the use of a viscoelastic, which is not qualified for cartridge use.The reported damage was observed.The root cause may be related to a failure to follow the directions for use.The viscoelastic indicated is not qualified for the lens/cartridge combination used.Due to differing material properties, the use of an non-qualified viscoelastic may result in delivery issues and/or damage.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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