| Model Number |
SN6CWS |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/29/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.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, a crack was observed on the lens after implantation.The iol was removed and replaced with a backup lens during the initial procedure.There was no patient harm.Additional information was requested.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The company device and the lens were returned separately inside the opened carton.The lens was returned inside a folded, taped suture package.Viscoelastic and blood were observed on the lens.Both haptics were broken from the optic and not returned.The optic was torn, cracked, and broken into several pieces.Four of the broken portions were returned.The used device was evaluated.Viscoelastic was observed in the device.The plunger was almost completely advanced.No damage was observed.Viscoelastic was not provided.It is unknown if a qualified product was used.The root cause cannot be determined for the reported complaint.The used device and explanted lens were returned.The reported lens damage was observed.It is unknown if a qualified viscoelastic was used in the device.Material properties of non-qualified ophthalmic viscosurgical devices may contribute to underfill, overfill, misfolding of the haptics, or other inconsistent folding outcomes.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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