MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER INFINITI VISION SYSTEM, ACCESSORY, OZIL TORSIONAL HANDPIECE; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Catalog Number 8065750469

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Eye Burn (2523); Capsular Bag Tear (2639)

Event Date 04/18/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

A physician reported that, during cataract surgery using phacoemulsification handpiece wound burn was noted at the sculpt stage in the primary incision site for a patient.The patient also had slight tear in capsule.The wound was closed by suturing and bandaging the contact lens.The symptoms was completely recovered.

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

The product under investigation is not a serviceable device.Therefore, a service record review was not performed.Based on the information obtained, the root cause of the reported event is inconclusive.A non-conformance based review of the 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 serial number was performed.No similar complaints were reported for the product serial under investigation.Corneal burn is an issue that is occasionally reported with cataract surgery.Based on the information obtained, the root cause of the reported event is inconclusive.Manufacturers 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: INFINITI VISION SYSTEM, ACCESSORY, OZIL TORSIONAL HANDPIECE
• 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: 16930045
• MDR Text Key: 315195590
• Report Number: 2028159-2023-00687
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657504695
• UDI-Public: 00380657504695
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K112425
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/19/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/15/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065750469
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/26/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 6 YR