MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER HAND PIECE

Catalog Number ASKU

Device Problem Overheating of Device (1437)

Patient Problems Eye Burn (2523); Intraocular Pressure Decreased (4468)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

A physician reported that during cataract surgery patient was experienced with corneal burn, anterior chamber collapse and wound was closed, handpiece became hot.The procedure details were not provided.Additional information has been requested.

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).

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information has been provided in sections.The serial is unknown.Therefore, a service history review cannot be performed.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 corneal burn is an issue that is occasionally reported with cataract surgery.Most corneal burns can be traced to issues related to surgical technique and not to malfunctioning equipment.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).

• Brand Name: HAND PIECE
• Type of Device: UNK
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 16156863
• MDR Text Key: 307271008
• Report Number: 2028159-2023-00044
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: UNK
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/05/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/13/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ASKU
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: CENTURION VISION SYSTEM
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Other