ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER CENTURION VISION SYSTEM, ACCESSORY, HANDPIECE; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
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Catalog Number ASKU |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Endophthalmitis (1835); Blurred Vision (2137); Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) (4469); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 09/26/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 availabl the manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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A surgeon reported that a patient experienced tass (toxic anterior syndrome) or endophthalmitis.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The serial is unknown.Therefore, a service history review cannot be performed.Based on the information obtained, the root cause of the reported event is inconclusive.Specific product identifiers (serial number) were not provided and could not be determined at this time.However, all device history records are reviewed prior to product release to ensure the product was manufactured in compliance with the device master record and meets release criteria.A review for complaints reported against this serial number cannot be performed as the serial number is unknown.Based on the information obtained, 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).
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Event Description
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A physician reported that after cataract surgery by using an irrigation/aspiration (i/a) handpiece and phacoemulsification handpiece, a patient experienced severe endophthalmitis or toxic anterior segment syndrome (tass) with functional loss of eye.Additional related information was requested but has not been provided to date.Additional information received indicating that the cataract surgery was completed without complications.The patient presented with endophthalmitis two days after the surgery.The patient presented with conjunctival inflammation: 3+; cells in the anterior chamber: 3+; fibrin in the anterior chamber; and hypopyon.The patient had pain, edema of the upper eyelid, and cyclitic membrane preventing examination of the vitreous.The patient went to the emergency room and was hospitalized for seven days and had intravitreous injection of antibiotics, glucocorticoid bolus injection, intravitreous injection of corticosteroid, steroid in sub conjunctival form.The action was effective.The patient¿s visual acuity recovered to normal and all the symptoms have been resolved.
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