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

Catalog Number 8065751657

Device Problem Dull, Blunt (2407)

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

Event Date 09/30/2022

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 physician reported that before a vitrectomy procedure an ophthalmic stab knife not sharp enough.The surgery was completed after a new replacement was used.There was no patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

Three opened trocar assemblies in a tray were received for the report of the stab knives were not sharp enough to use before surgery after opening.The samples were visually inspected and were found to be nonconforming with damaged cutting edges.Penetration 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 received was reviewed by the manufacturing site.The photo is of a pouch label, the reported product and lot information is confirmed.The exact root cause could not be determined from the investigation performed.The damage to the returned samples is consistent with damage that can occur when the blade contacts a hard surface such as the protective cap, improper handling, or contact with another instrument during surgery or set-up.The damage seen on the returned complaint samples could have contributed to the customers reported issue of dull blade.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.All trocar blades are 100% inspected.Any nonconformance, such as damaged cutting edges, are removed from the lot and scrapped.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 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: 15679599
• MDR Text Key: 306593902
• Report Number: 2028159-2022-01513
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657516575
• UDI-Public: 00380657516575
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/17/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/27/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751657
• Device Lot Number: 145TDA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/21/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/12/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1