MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE ULTRAFLOW II I/A HANDPIECE; CATHETER, IRRIGATION

Catalog Number 8065751795

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Conjunctivitis (1784); Corneal Edema (1791); Endophthalmitis (1835); Hypopyon (1913); Uveitis (2122); Visual Impairment (2138); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 01/14/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

A physician reported that after cataract surgery by using an irrigation/aspiration (i/a) handpiece and phacoemulsification handpiece, a patient experienced severe endophthalmitis or toxic anterior segment syndrome (tass) with functional loss of eye.Additional related information was requested but has not been provided to date.Additional information received indicating that the cataract surgery was completed without complications.The patient presented with endophthalmitis two days after the surgery.The patient presented with conjunctival inflammation: 3+; cells in the anterior chamber: 3+; fibrin in the anterior chamber; and hypopyon.The patient had pain, edema of the upper eyelid, and cyclitic membrane preventing examination of the vitreous.The patient went to the emergency room and was hospitalized for seven days and had intravitreous injection of antibiotics, glucocorticoid bolus injection, intravitreous injection of corticosteroid, steroid in sub conjunctival form.The action was effective.The patient¿s visual acuity recovered to normal and all the symptoms have been resolved.This is the third of three reports for the reported event from this facility.

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 post-cataract endophthalmitis and required medical intervention; 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.A potential contributing factor of the complaint issue is from the cleaning or sterilization process when reprocessing reusable surgical devices.The cause of the reported event cannot be determined with the information obtained, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.Any surgical instrumentation that comes into contact with the patient should be cleaned and autoclaved by the user prior to surgery, per standard industry practices and company directions for use (dfu).The proper cleaning and sterilization of ophthalmic surgical instruments can help prevent the occurrence of infections.A direction for use pamphlet with the recommended cleaning process is provided with the product.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: ULTRAFLOW II I/A HANDPIECE
• Type of Device: CATHETER, IRRIGATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 15437966
• MDR Text Key: 305500270
• Report Number: 2523835-2022-00344
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GBX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657517954
• UDI-Public: 00380657517954
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K910245
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/11/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751795
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/02/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/16/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/14/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: BETADINE 10% ON THE EYELIDS: PRE-OP TREATMENT; CENTURION VISION SYSTEM; CLAREON IOL WITH THE AUTONOME DELIVERY SYSTEM; DUOVISC VISCOELASTIC SYSTEM; IRRIGATION SOLUTION USED: BSS + ADRENALINE; OCULAR 5% FOR 3 MINUTES: PRE-OP TREATMENT; STERITRIP: PRE-OP TREATMENT
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Other; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 76 YR
• Patient Sex: Female