MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AIRGAS THERAPEUTICS LLC ISPAN SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE (SF6) GAS; INTRAOCULAR GAS

Catalog Number	8065797002
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Intraocular Pressure Decreased (4468)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional 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.Literature citation: amen nigussie, naveen amabti, omar elghawy, james patrie ms, joseph bogaard md, yevgeny shildkrot md.Incidence and risk factors for extremes in intraocular pressure after rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair with pars plana vitrectomy.Investigative ophthalmology.Jun/2022, volume 63, pages 3445-f0345.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
A literature article revealed that after one week of using sulfur hexafluoride and silicone oil the patient experienced with acute hypotony.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No further information was able to be obtained (at this time).With no additional, related information provided, the reported event was not able to be confirmed.Bases upon the information provided (at this time) , the root cause cannot be determined conclusively.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 SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE (SF6) 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: 15860187
• Report Number: 2518435-2022-00043
• Device Sequence Number: 5993970
• Product Code: LPO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657970025
• UDI-Public: 00380657970025
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P900067
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Literature
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/25/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065797002
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/26/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/31/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/24/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/25/2023
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown