MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER EDGEPLUS VALVED ENTRY SYSTEM; CANNULA, TROCAR, OPHTHALMIC

Catalog Number 8065751658

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

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

Event Date 09/14/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

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).

Event Description

A nurse reported that during a vitrectomy surgery an ophthalmic trocar was leaking when it removed from the stab knives.Surgery was completed by using an alternate product and no patient harm was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The returned samples were visually inspected and were found to be non-conforming with torn septums.Leak testing could not be performed due to the damage of the samples.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.The photo attached to the parent complaint was reviewed by the manufacturing site.The photo is of a blister label, the reported product and lot information is confirmed.The video attached to the parent complaint was reviewed by the manufacturing site.The video consists of an eye surgery, the reported complaint was not confirmed.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown; the damaged condition of the valves could have contributed to the reported event; how and when the valves became damaged cannot be determined from the evaluation performed.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown therefore specific action for this complaint cannot be taken.An acceptance quality inspection is performed to ensure product meets release acceptance criteria.This inspection includes evaluation for damaged valves.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals to evaluate effectiveness of actions taken.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No further actions are required.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: EDGEPLUS VALVED ENTRY SYSTEM
• Type of Device: CANNULA, TROCAR, OPHTHALMIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 15561855
• MDR Text Key: 301342850
• Report Number: 2028159-2022-01420
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657516582
• UDI-Public: 00380657516582
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/07/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751658
• Device Lot Number: 13VJ0D
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/22/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1