MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER ACCURUS SURGICAL SYSTEM PROCEDURE PAK; GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)

Catalog Number 8065803650

Device Problems Failure to Prime (1492); Suction Failure (4039)

Patient Problems Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 12/03/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

A nurse reported that an ophthalmic operating console presented no aspiration during a vitrectomy procedure.The vitrectomy probe was changed but the console did not prime.The console restarted and it did not prime again.The surgery was completed after replacing the console with another one.There was a slight delay in the procedure time.The patient experienced suprachoroidal hemorrhage as the result of the delay.The patient's symptoms are resolving.Additional information has been received clarifying that the scheduled procedure was "phaco cataract extraction and intraocular lens implant" surgery.The patient was transferred to neighbor facility and underwent vitreo-retinal procedure for the suprachoroidal hemorrhage.The patient is making a promising initial recovery.This is second of two reports for this reported event.

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 sample was not received at the manufacturing site for evaluation for the report of there was no aspiration and the probe would not prime; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.No lot number was identified with this complaint; therefore, a device history record review could not be conducted.A sample was not received at the manufacturing site and no lot information is available, therefore, the root cause for the customer complaint issue cannot be determined.The cause of the reported event cannot be determined with the information obtained, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.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 additional action is required at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: ACCURUS SURGICAL SYSTEM PROCEDURE PAK
• Type of Device: GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 13200829
• MDR Text Key: 283475094
• Report Number: 2028159-2022-00027
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380658036508
• UDI-Public: 00380658036508
• 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,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/18/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/08/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065803650
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: INFINITI VISION SYSTEM.
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Required Intervention