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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER LUXOR OPHTHALMIC MICROSCOPES; MICROSCOPE, OPERATING & ACC., AC-POWERED, OPHTHALMIC

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Model Number LX3
Medical Device Problem Code Use of Incorrect Control/Treatment Settings (1126)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Capsular Bag Tear (2639)
Date of Event 03/29/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional 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 or Problem Description
A customer reported that during the cataract procedure an ophthalmic microscope had incorrect settings after the upgrade to led lights.A patient underwent unplanned anterior vitrectomy procedure during the irrigation/aspiration (ia) and posterior capsular tear.Procedure was completed and the sulcus lens was placed.
 
Additional 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.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 non-conformance-based review of the batch/lot/serial number was performed and a potential contributing factor to the reported complaint was identified.A review for complaints reported against this serial number was performed.No similar complaints were reported for the product serial under investigation.Posterior capsule tear is an issue that is occasionally reported with cataract surgery.However, a review of the complaint trends shows that the frequency reported is within known levels for this event.A root cause cannot be determined conclusively.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).
 
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Brand Name
LUXOR OPHTHALMIC MICROSCOPES
Common Device Name
MICROSCOPE, OPERATING & ACC., AC-POWERED, OPHTHALMIC
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 Key16783107
Report Number2028159-2023-00576
Device Sequence Number20214405
Product Code HRM
UDI-Device Identifier00380657525607
UDI-Public00380657525607
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateTX
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Initial Reporter Occupation Non-Healthcare Professional
Remedial Action Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/21/2023
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date03/30/2025
Device Model NumberLX3
Device Catalogue Number8065752560
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/29/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/25/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/21/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/21/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured03/31/2015
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention; Other;
Patient Age56 YR
Patient SexMale
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