| Model Number |
AU00T0 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Capsular Bag Tear (2639)
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| Date of Event |
03/24/2022
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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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The used device and the lens were returned inside a self sealing non company blue pouch in a biohazard bag.The plunger lock and lens stop were removed.The plunger was oriented correctly.Viscoelastic was observed in the device.The plunger was retracted to mid-nozzle.There was no damage observed to the device.The lens was scraped.The optic was cut into two portions, typical in appearance to damage created to facilitate removal from the eye.A qualified viscoelastic was indicated.The product investigation could not identify a root cause for the reported complaint.The removed lens and the used device were returned.It is unknown if the product contributed to the event.No damage was observed to the device.The plunger was retracted.The plunger position in relation to the lens during advancement cannot be determined.It cannot be confirmed if the lens was in a proper position for advancement during delivery.Information was provided in the file that the 18.0 diopter lens was removed and replaced with an another company model 18.0 diopter lens.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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A non healthcare professional reported that during implantation of an intraocular lens (iol) the capsule tear was noted after lens was implanted.The lens was removed and replaced with another lens.The capsular bag was not intact.Additional information was requested.
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