| Model Number |
DIB00 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/29/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Date implanted: not applicable as the iol was not implanted.Date explanted: not applicable as the iol was not implanted.It was indicated that the intraocular lens (iol) is not returning for evaluation as it was discarded; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device cannot be completed.A review of the device history record, complaint trending, and risk documentation for this device will be performed.Upon completion of the review, if there is any further relevant information a supplemental medwatch will be filed.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc.Has been submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the pre-loaded intraocular lens (iol) device is defective.A brief description of the event revealed that the plunger broke through the tip and cracked the plastic during advancement of lens.The extent of patient contact is unknown.Through follow-up additional information was received confirming the cartridge tip was damaged and lens was also damaged.There was no patient injury reported and no intervention was required.The same procedure was completed using a back-up lens with the same model and diopter size.Patient outcome post-procedure was reported as unknown.The iol is not available for return as it was discarded.However, the surgeon provided photographs of the suspect device.No further information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product investigation was completed, and the following fields were updated accordingly: section d-9: device available for evaluation: yes.Section d-9: date returned to manufacturer: 23-may-2022.Section h-3: device evaluated by manufacturer: yes.Device evaluation: the complaint handpiece was received inside of the original folding carton.Visual inspection under magnification revealed that the handpiece was received with the lens stuck inside of the cartridge and with the plunger rod overriding the lens.A crack in the cartridge that ran from tube to tip was also identified in the same location that the lens was stuck in.The handpiece was disassembled, and the assembly was inspected, no assembly issues or issues that could contribute to an override could be identified.The lens was removed from the cartridge and cleaned, revealing that the lens was torn, was creased from being folded, and had a detached haptic.Complaint issues "cartridge tip cracked/damaged" and "lens damaged" were observed during product evaluation; however, based on the complaint investigation results the complaint issue could not be confirmed to be related to the manufacturing or design process.The other observed issues during the product evaluation could not be confirmed to be related to a manufacturing or design issue.Therefore, there is no indication of a product deficiency or product malfunction.Conclusion: based on the investigation results, there is no indication of a product malfunction or product quality deficiency.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc.Has been submitted.
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