MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK; GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)

Catalog Number 8065752437

Device Problem Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)

Patient Problems Discomfort (2330); Intraocular Pressure Decreased (4468); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 12/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

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 Description

A government agency reported that during a surgery while using an ophthalmic console patient experienced major hypotonia which was not compensated by the pump of the machine during intravitreal aspiration of the dye with appearance of peripheral choroidal detachment.Infusion was increased manually on the system and the sclerotomies were sealed to avoid aggravation of the choroidal detachments.Procedure was accelerated as the patient experienced visual discomfort choroidal detachment.Additional information has been requested none received till date.

Manufacturer Narrative

The lot complaint history and dhr were not reviewed as no lot information was available for this complaint.The sample was not received at the investigating site for this complaint report; visual inspection or functional testing could not be conducted.If a sample is returned at a later date, the investigation will be reopened and the sample will be evaluated.The root cause of the customer's complaint could not be established as a sample has not been received.Without analysis of the sample, it is not possible to isolate the root cause.As the root cause is unknown, the relationship, if any, of the device to the reported incident cannot be determined.After an investigation of this complaint, it has been determined that no action will be taken at this time as a sample was not returned and no root cause could be established.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and 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: CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK
• Type of Device: GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 16082271
• MDR Text Key: 306497921
• Report Number: 1644019-2023-00004
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K880961
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/02/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065752437
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM; MEMBRANEBLUE DUAL (DORC)
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Other