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

Catalog Number 16249

Device Problem Contamination (1120)

Patient Problems Inflammation (1932); Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 01/13/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

A nurse reported foreign material was found in the anterior chamber of the eye during a cataract surgery.The patient experienced post operation inflammation, additional intervention was performed to remove the foreign material.The patient is in the care of the ophthalmologist, however the patient¿s current condition was unknown.

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

The customer did not retain the product lot information for this custom pak, therefore the device history records traceable to the reported procedure pack could not be reviewed.The customer reported that foreign material was present in their pak.No sample has been returned for evaluation; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.When this type of issue occurs, a sample will need to be returned so that a proper investigation can be conducted.If possible, the customer should provide the company with a photo of the reported foreign material in order to help with the investigation of the issue.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.Custom paks are manufactured in an environmentally controlled area (eca) that is routinely monitored.In addition, the manufacturing area operates in a controlled positive pressure environment and is continuously monitored to prevent entry of foreign material and hair.An action plan is in place to improve debris containment in the custom pak manufacturing environment to prevent recurrence.Complaints are continuously monitored to identify product and/or process areas where debris and hair is occurring.In addition, routine training and awareness is conducted with all manufacturing associates to reinforce the importance of wearing proper personal protective equipment (ppe) and maintaining clean work areas.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CUSTOM-PAK SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK
• 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: 13535763
• MDR Text Key: 285629645
• Report Number: 1644019-2022-00128
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• 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
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/16/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/15/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 16249
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/29/2022
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Other