MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER LAUREATE WORLD PHACO SYSTEM; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Model Number CHINA

Device Problems Noise, Audible (3273); Unexpected Shutdown (4019)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/15/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

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 cataract surgery with intraocular lens implanted, after the patient's lens was removed an ophthalmic console suddenly exploded and then the screen was black, and the power was cut off.The operation was successfully completed.The patient did not complain of discomfort.

Manufacturer Narrative

Service history was reviewed for the system.No service record relevant to the complaint reported event was found.However, the system was last serviced prior to the reported event per service record (sr) opened.The system found to meet all cosmetic and performance standards per the service test procedure (stp).A non-conformance based review of the batch/lot/serial number was performed and did not reveal any potential contributing factors to the reported complaint.A manufacturing device history record (dhr) review was performed prior to product release to ensure that the product was manufactured in compliance with the device master record.Based on the assessment, the product met release criteria.A review for complaints reported against this lot/batch/serial number was performed.A potentially relevant complaint was found and reviewed as part of this investigation.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: LAUREATE WORLD PHACO SYSTEM
• Type of Device: UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
• 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: 16708547
• MDR Text Key: 312969396
• Report Number: 2028159-2023-00472
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K021566
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/07/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/10/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: CHINA
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751098
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2012
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Male