MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK; GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)

Catalog Number ASKU

Device Problems Difficult to Insert (1316); Difficult to Remove (1528)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

A healthcare professional reported sometimes it was hard to get the illuminator out of the cannula without removal of cannula.It was also reported that sapphire wide angle (swa) illuminator had an extra piece of plastic at the tip of the illuminator which did not allow it to enter the cannula and sometimes the wa illuminator also presented a kaleidoscope effect.The procedure details and the patient impact were not reported.This is two of two reports.Additional information was received from the reporter indicating there was no patient harm or procedural impact.

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).

Manufacturer Narrative

A sample was not received at the manufacturing site for evaluation for the report of not entering cannula, unable to be removed, and kaleidoscope affect; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.No lot number was identified with this complaint; therefore, a device history record review could not be conducted.A sample was not received at the manufacturing site and no lot information is available, therefore, the root cause for the customer complaint issue cannot be determined.The cause of the reported event cannot be determined with the information obtained, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No additional action is required at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK
• Type of Device: GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 15280730
• MDR Text Key: 305348175
• Report Number: 1644019-2022-00697
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K880961
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/22/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/24/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• 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: 10/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1