| Model Number |
AR40E |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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| Date of Event |
09/01/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If implanted, give date: not applicable, as lens was removed/replaced in the initial surgery.If explanted, give date: not applicable, as lens was removed/replaced in the initial surgery.The device was not returned for evaluation.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.(b)(4).Attempts have been made to obtain the missing information; however, to date, no response has been received.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 haptic of the intraocular lens (iol) torn off of the lens in the cartridge when the lens was inserted into patient's left eye.The incision was enlarged and the lens was removed.Another lens of same model and diopter was used as the replacement.No other information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Section d9: device available for evaluation: yes.Section d9: returned to manufacturer on: oct 20, 2022.Section h3: device evaluated by manufacturer: yes.Device evaluation: the product was returned to the manufacturing site for evaluation.Visual inspection under magnification revealed that the complaint lens was received cut with a detached haptic.The lens was cleaned and, the edge of the lens could be observed to be damaged.A scratch on the lens could also be observed.Conclusion: the reported complaint issue of detached haptic was identified 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.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc.Has been submitted.
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