MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIRGAS THERAPEUTICS LLC ISPAN PERFLUOROPROPANE (C3F8) GAS; INTRAOCULAR GAS

Catalog Number	8065797105
Medical Device Problem Codes	Gas Output Problem (1266); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/28/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A customer reported that perfluoropropane gas bubble in eye reduced in size prematurely in the patient eye.Procedure was completed and patient harm was not reported.Additional information has been received indicating that the event occurred during surgery but not noted until post operative (post-op).The gas fill was noted to be low at post-op and perfluoropropane was not dispensed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report originally filed under mfg report num 1610287-2022-00027.All future reports will be submitted under mfg report num reflected in this report.The c3f8 tank was not returned for evaluation.A review of the batch production record could not be performed because the lot number was not reported.The expiration date could not be determined.A review of the complaint records could not be performed because the lot number was not provided.A review of confirmed complaints for leaking cylinders of this type or for c3f8 not lasting as long as expected.Both were for cylinders that leaked at the valve to cylinder connection.The root cause of the reported event cannot be determined.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: ISPAN PERFLUOROPROPANE (C3F8) GAS
• Common Device Name: INTRAOCULAR GAS
• Manufacturer (Section D): AIRGAS THERAPEUTICS LLC; 6141 easton road; p.o. box 310; plumsteadville PA 18949
• Manufacturer (Section G): AIRGAS THERAPEUTICS LLC; 6141 easton road; p.o. box 310; plumsteadville PA 18949
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 15824179
• Report Number: 2518435-2022-00035
• Device Sequence Number: 6157584
• Product Code: LPO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657971053
• UDI-Public: 00380657971053
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P900066
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/18/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065797105
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM
• Patient Sex: Male