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

Catalog Number 8065752450

Device Problem Suction Failure (4039)

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

Event Date 12/21/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

A physician reported the aspiration failed during the ultrasound phase of a cataract procedure.The procedure was completed after replacing the product with another one.There was no patient harm.

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).

Manufacturer Narrative

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 adverse trends have been observed, associated with the reported product lot.The returned used/turbid sample was visually inspected, and no obvious defects were found.The non-invasive flow sensor (nifs) on the cassette housing was in good condition.A calibrated console representing the current software version was used to test the sample.The light-emitting diode (led) rings on the console turned green as the probe connectors were engaged to the console, indicating the proper communication between the probe and the console.The ball in the check valve of the drip chamber moved freely, per specification.The sample could prime and pass intraocular pressure (iop) calibration successfully.No anomalies were observed, during priming.No system message code was generated, during testing.The infusion pressure, irrigation, and aspiration rate were all measured at multiple set points throughout the console range and met specifications.Fluid flowed from the balanced salt solution (bss) bottle to the drain bag without any interfering.No leakage was detected from the pump elastomer or on the pump area of the fluidics module.Cleaning process was able to be performed, after functional test had completed.The root cause of the customer's complaint could not be established.The returned sample functioned, per specifications.After investigation of this complaint.It has been determined, that this sample functioned per specifications.Therefore, no corrective action is required at this time.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: 13118456
• MDR Text Key: 283082287
• Report Number: 1644019-2021-00871
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657524501
• UDI-Public: 00380657524501
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/06/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065752450
• Device Lot Number: 2482582H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/06/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1