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

Catalog Number 8065752451

Device Problem Improper Flow or Infusion (2954)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/22/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

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.(b)(4).

Event Description

A nurse reported there was an intermittent flow of air through the infusion line into the patient¿s eye during a vitrectomy procedure.Additional information received from a company representative who indicated no system message appeared on the ophthalmic console¿s screen during a vitrectomy-laser-gas procedure.The procedure was completed after the product was replaced and by restarting the console.There was no patient harm and there was no sample to return.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information provided in h.6., and h.10.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.No sample has been returned for evaluation; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.A picture of the reported product was provided, but the picture alone was insufficient to confirm root cause.Visual inspection or functional testing could not be conducted in order to ascertain the failure mode for the consumable device.The root cause of the customer's complaint could not be established as a sample has not been received and the condition of the product could not be verified.Without analysis of the sample, it is not possible to isolate the root cause.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.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CONSTELLATION 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: 12859158
• MDR Text Key: 281136182
• Report Number: 1644019-2021-00747
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657524518
• UDI-Public: 00380657524518
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/11/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/23/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065752451
• Device Lot Number: 2511051H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/19/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM