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

Catalog Number	8065797105
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Intraocular Pressure Increased (1937)
Date of Event	10/31/2022
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.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
A healthcare reported that intraocular pressure increased in both eyes (26mmhg) with moderate severity which was treated by medicine.The current condition of the patient was not reported.The details about procedure was not reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A check of the batch production record could not be performed because the lot number was not reported.The expiration date could not be determined.A check of the complaint records could not be performed because the lot number was not provided.The sample was not returned.Testing could not be performed.There was no sample was returned for evaluation.With no additional, related information provided, the customer reported event was not confirmed.At this time, 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).
Event or Problem Description
Additional information received stating that postoperative patient's sitting position causes temporary obstruction of the anterior chamber angle due to anterior displacement of the lens and iris, resulting in increased intraocular pressure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information provided in sections b.5, e.1.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: 15985029
• Report Number: 2518435-2022-00052
• Device Sequence Number: 20385564
• Product Code: LPO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657971053
• UDI-Public: 00380657971053
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: P900066
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/13/2023

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: 8065797105
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/16/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/07/2023; 08/17/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/02/2023; 09/13/2023
• 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: Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown