It was reported that a ct lucia 602 lens was implanted.However, the lens tilted and was removed from the patient.Another lens was implanted.No adverse patient effects reported.No additional information provided.It is unknown if the device is being sent back.Thus, a proper device analysis could not be completed, nor the reported issues confirmed.It was mentioned by the customer that there was no damage noted during preparation for use indicating a product quality issue did not contribute to the reported issues.Additionally, it was stated by the customer that they are using the yamane technique to implant the lenses.This technique induces a larger amount of force while trying to position the haptics in the scleral tunnel.Our lenses are intended to be implanted in the capsular bag.Thus, the lens is being used off- label based on the information provided, the risk assessment for the lucia product and based on our experience and other complaints that have already been resolved we have determined that the following factor may have cause or contributed to the damaged haptic is but is not limited to: loading strategy, lens placement technique, accessory device support, poor handling during folding and inserting.Our lenses are 100% inspected before they leave our manufacturing site.Therefore, we are confident that the lens was processed per standard operating procedures and inspections and met all criteria for release.
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