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

Catalog Number 8065752081

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

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Loss of Vision (2139)

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 physician reported the patient experienced mysterious infection after the vitrectomy procedure.No organisms was identified because the patient was treated with timely antibiotics.Patient lost vision.Additional information was requested; however, none has been received to date.

Event Description

This is the second of eight reports for this surgeon.

Manufacturer Narrative

The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

The lot complaint history and a device history record (dhr) were not reviewed as no lot information was available for this complaint.The fluidics management system (fms) are single-use medical devices provided to the customer in a sterile manner.An evaluation is conducted to ensure each fms meets customer, process, and regulatory requirements.Once the fms is assembled and sealed, they are all sterilized as a complete unit.The sterilization validation has taken into account the worst case of the procedure pak to ensure all fms meet sterilization cycle parameters for acceptability prior to release.A sample was not returned; therefore, the root cause for the customer reported event cannot be determined.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.The fms 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: INFINITI SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK
• Type of Device: GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)
• 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 Key: 12703941
• MDR Text Key: 278547788
• Report Number: 1644019-2021-00659
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657520817
• UDI-Public: 00380657520817
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: K880961
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/14/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/27/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065752081
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/05/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: ENTOD BALANCED SALT SOLUTION.
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention