| Model Number |
DFT015 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Scratched Material (3020)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/10/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A sample device was not returned for analysis.Complaint history and product history records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.Root cause has not been identified.There have been no other complaints reported in the lot number.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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A physician reported that during cataract surgery with intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure, a scratch was discovered on the iol immediately after implantation.The iol was polished with the irrigation and aspiration handpiece and so the scratch was mitigated.Iol remains in the eye.There was no patient impact reported.Additional information has been requested.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The lens was not returned.A video and photo were provided.A narrow linear mark or material was observed.The lens and cartridge preparation were not shown.The lens loading and advancement were not shown.It cannot be determined if the instruction for use (ifu) was followed.A qualified cartridge and handpiece were indicated with a non-qualified viscoelastic.The root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.The lens was not returned for evaluation.Based on the review of the returned used company cartridge (b)(4), the reported scratch may have been internal coating material from the damaged company cartridge tip.A video and photo were provided.A narrow linear mark or material was observed.The lens and cartridge preparation were not shown.The lens loading and advancement were not shown.It cannot be determined if the ifu was followed.The cartridge exhibited insufficient viscoelastic and a non-qualified viscoelastic was indicated.Per the ifu: company foldable iols are qualified for use with an company qualified delivery system (handpiece and cartridge) and ophthalmic viscosurgical device (ovd) combination.The use of an unqualified combination may cause damage to the iol and potential complications during the implantation process.The ifu also instructs to completely fill the cartridge with ovd immediately prior to loading and delivery of the lens.Do not attempt to load the lens without adequate ovd in the device.Not adequately filling the device with viscoelastic will result in inadequate coverage of lens and the lens fold path with ovd, which may result in damage.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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