| Catalog Number |
8065752900 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Uveitis (2122); Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) (4469); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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| Date of Event |
02/16/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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).
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Event or Problem Description
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A physician reported that after a cataract surgery patient experienced inflammation (fibrin) and endophthalmitis.Patient was given with an antibacterial agent and the condition was improving.It was informed that the patient was in contact with ophthalmic catridge, surgical procedure packs, viscoelastics, ophthalmic phacoemulsification tip, ophthalmic phacoemulsification handpiece and irrigation/aspiration tip.Additional information was received clarifying the surgeon confirmed the event was tass (toxic anterior segment syndrome).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number indicates that the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria.The sample was not received at the investigating site for this complaint report; visual inspection or functional testing could not be conducted.If a sample is returned at a later date, the investigation will be reopened and the sample will be evaluated.The root cause of the customer's complaint could not be established as a sample has not been received.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.After an investigation of this complaint, it has been determined that no action will be taken at this time as a sample was not returned and no root cause could be established.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.Consumables manufacturing management has been made aware of this complaint through the consumer affairs review meeting.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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