MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER HAND PIECE

Catalog Number ASKU

Device Problem No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)

Patient Problems Hypopyon (1913); Inflammation (1932); Uveitis (2122); Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) (4469); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

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 aqueous cell, aqueous fibrin, hypopyon, conjunctival inflammation.The patient was prescribed with post-operative antibiotic, steroid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.No cultures were performed.The patient's symptoms have been resolving with topical medication.This is the first of three reports for this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

There was no further information made available.With no additional, related information provided, the customers¿ reported event was not able to be confirmed.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.Based on the information obtained, the root cause of the reported event is inconclusive.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).

Manufacturer Narrative

Code 3331 has been replaced by 4119.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: HAND PIECE
• Type of Device: UNK
• 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: 13730424
• MDR Text Key: 286986347
• Report Number: 2028159-2022-00338
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BE
• PMA/PMN Number: UNK
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 08/26/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/11/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ASKU
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: ACRYSOF IQ ASPHERIC IOL; INDOCOLLYNE; ISO OPHTHA; LIDOCAINE; MYDRIOSERT; OXYTAPROCAINE3X; POVIDONE IODINE 10%; TOBRADEX; UNSPECIFIED BSS; UNSPECIFIED CPAK
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 90 YR
• Patient Sex: Female