| Model Number |
ACU0T0 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Deliver (2338); Difficult to Advance (2920); Failure to Eject (4010); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/09/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A sample device was not returned for analysis.Complaint history and product history records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.Root cause has not been identified.There have been no other complaints reported in the lot number.Additional information was requested and received.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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A safety manager reported that during an intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure the lens delivery failed.The surgeon noticed the resistance in the injector, the injector arm did not engage the lens and passed over the iol.There was a patient contact with no patient harm.Additional information was requested and received.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: on initial mdr the fda product problem of 2338 was an error.It should have been 4010 on the original mdr ¿ (corrected information provided in h.10.) additional information reported in h.3., h.6.And h.10.A non-qualified viscoelastic was indicated.The root cause may be related to a failure to follow the ifu.A non-qualified viscoelastic was used in the device.Material properties of non-qualified ovds may contribute to underfill, overfill, misfolding of the haptics, or other inconsistent folding outcomes.As stated in the ifu, only qualified company viscoelastics must be used in conjunction with the device.All other viscoelastics are not qualified for use.Lens delivery performance may be negatively affected when using other non-qualified viscoelastics leading to lens delivery issues and /or damage.The use of non-qualified viscoelastics is considered a failure to follow the ifu and is not recommended under any circumstance.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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