It was reported that during implantation of an intraocular lens (iol) into the left eye the posterior capsular ruptured.The iol was removed, a vitrectomy was performed, and a successful lens exchange was performed using a backup three-piece lens of same diopter positioning the lens in the ciliary sulcus.A suture was used to close wound.Per the surgeon, the likely cause of the event is surgeon error and that the lens may have snagged the capsule and broken it.Patient outcome is good.
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Although requested, the device was not returned for evaluation.A review of the device history record (dhr) did not identify any anomalies or nonconformities that could be related to this event.The lot history, trend analysis, risk analysis and directions for use review were considered acceptable, with the product performing within anticipated rates.Based on the available information, the root cause of this event could not be conclusively determined; however, it is noteworthy to mention an unvalidated injector was used to complete the original implant.
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