| Model Number |
SN60AT |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
02/17/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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A non healthcare professional reported during an intraocular lens implant procedure, surgeon noticed a fracture in the lens.The lens was then cut out and replaced with backup lens.Additional information has been requested.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The explanted lens was returned positioned incorrectly in the lens case.Viscoelastic was dried on the lens.Viscoelastic and blood was dried on the lens.The optic was broken and cut into three portions.Both haptics are fully intact.Information provided in the file indicated the use of a non-qualified company iii d cartridge with a company iii handpiece and a non-qualified viscoelastic.The lens is qualified for use in the company b and c cartridges with company viscoelastic.There have been no other complaints reported in the lot number.Broken optic damage was observed.This damage was most likely interpreted as the reported complaint.The root cause for the reported complaint may be¿related¿a failure to follow the ifu.A non-qualified cartridge model and viscoelastic combination was indicated.The ifu instructs that company qualified delivery system and viscoelastic combination should be used.The use of an unqualified combination may cause damage to the lens and potential complications during the implantation process.Company recommends using the qualified company iol delivery system or any other company qualified combination.Information was provided that the 21.0d lens was removed and replaced with another 21.0d lens model.No further information has been provided.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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