MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER CENTURION VISION SYSTEM; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Catalog Number 8065751763

Device Problem Gas/Air Leak (2946)

Patient Problem Capsular Bag Tear (2639)

Event Date 10/04/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

A customer reported that during a cataract surgery, while using an ophthalmic operating console air bubbles entered the eye and the patient experienced capsule rupture.There was no further procedure required and the symptoms were resolved.There was no patient harm.

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

The company representative did not confirm nor replicate the reported event.The system was tested and found to meet product specifications.A non-conformance based review of the batch/lot/serial number was performed and did not reveal any potential contributing factors to the reported complaint.A manufacturing device history record (dhr) review was performed prior to product release to ensure that the product was manufactured in compliance with the device master record.Based on the assessment, the product met release criteria.A review for complaints reported against this lot/batch/serial number was performed.A potentially relevant complaint was found and reviewed as part of this investigation.The complaint was opened for the first case of capsule rupture reported by the customer on the same day of surgeries.The system was found to meet specifications.Therefore, the root cause of the reported event is inconclusive.Manufacturer will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CENTURION VISION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
• 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: 15727655
• MDR Text Key: 303043287
• Report Number: 2028159-2022-01556
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657517633
• UDI-Public: 00380657517633
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K121555
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/25/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/04/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751763
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/10/2015
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other