MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER CENTURION VISION SYSTEM; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Catalog Number 8065751763

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

Patient Problems Hypopyon (1913); Inflammation (1932); Uveitis (2122); Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) (4469)

Event Date 02/18/2022

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 nurse reported that a patient experienced toxic anterior segment syndrome (tass) following a cataract extraction procedure.Upon examination of the patient, the surgeon noted 3+ aqueous cell, hypopyon, 1+ conjunctival and 1+vitreous inflammation.The patient was prescribed with post-operative steroid, antibiotic, steroid (tobramycin/dexamethasone) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (lidocaine) drugs for the events.No cultures were performed.The patient's symptoms have been continuing with topical medication.This is the third of three reports for this events.

Manufacturer Narrative

Specific product identifiers (lot number, batch number, and/or serial number) were not provided and could not be determined at this time.However, all device history records are reviewed prior to product release to ensure the product was manufactured in compliance with the device master record and meets release criteria.A review for complaints reported against this lot/batch/serial number cannot be performed as the lot/batch/serial number is unknown.The lot/batch/serial is unknown; therefore, a service history review cannot be performed.The root cause cannot be determined conclusively.Manufacturer 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: CENTURION VISION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
• 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: 13685494
• MDR Text Key: 286738636
• Report Number: 2028159-2022-00307
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657517633
• UDI-Public: 00380657517633
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BE
• PMA/PMN Number: K121555
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/05/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/07/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751763
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/13/2022
• 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: BSS SOLUTION; C-PAK SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK; INDOCOLLYNE 4X; LIDOCAINE; MYDRIOSERT; OXYTAPROCAINE 3X; POVIDONE IODINE 10%; TOBRADEX
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 66 YR
• Patient Sex: Female