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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON FIBER OPTIC ILLUMINATOR; LIGHT, SURGICAL, FIBEROPTIC

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Catalog Number 8065751577
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 09/13/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional 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 or Problem Description
A physician reported a trocar cannula port from the chandelier pack broke during usage in a procedure.The product was replaced and the procedure was completed.There was no patient harm.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
One opened 25 gauge (ga) trocar handle/blade assembly w/tip protector and a cannula in a pouch were received.The returned trocar cannula/hub assembly was visually inspected and was found to be non-conforming, the hub was missing from the cannula.There was presence of adhesive on the cannula.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.During assembly of the trocar product adhesive is dispensed at the cannula hub interface.The evaluation of the returned sample, identified adhesive on the cannula.Therefore, how and when the trocar cannula and hub became separated cannot be determined, from this evaluation.And the root cause for this complaint is unknown.A potential contributing factor of the separation is manipulation during surgery.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown.Therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.Assemblies are 100% inspected for adhesive application during assembly.If adhesive application is incorrect the assembly is scrapped.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.No adverse trends have been observed, associated with the reported product and event.No further actions are required.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
FIBER OPTIC ILLUMINATOR
Common Device Name
LIGHT, SURGICAL, FIBEROPTIC
Manufacturer (Section D)
ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON
9965 buffalo speedway
houston TX 77054
Manufacturer (Section G)
ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON
9965 buffalo speedway
houston TX 77054
Manufacturer Contact
jonathan schlech
6201 south freeway
mail stop ab2-6
fort worth, TX 76134
8007579780
MDR Report Key12626032
Report Number1644019-2021-00633
Device Sequence Number14539073
Product Code FST
UDI-Device Identifier00380657515776
UDI-Public00380657515776
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
K875005
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 12/27/2021
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date11/30/2022
Device Catalogue Number8065751577
Device Lot Number2439003H
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer10/14/2021
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 09/16/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/01/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/13/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/27/2021
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured12/10/2020
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM; CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM
Patient SexUnknown
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