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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 Defective Component (2292)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 06/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A healthcare professional reported that an ophthalmic microscope exhibited with loose wheel and camera loose and out of focus.
 
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).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The company representative was able to confirm the issue of the ¿loose wheel.¿ the issue was determined to be attributed to an uneven floor.Why or how the floor became uneven cannot be conclusively identified.The issue of the ¿loose camera¿ was confirmed and repaired (via readjustment) to address the issue.The issue of the ¿out of focus¿ camera was also confirmed.The video adapter was replaced to address this issue.The system then, was found to meet specification.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.The reported ¿loose wheel¿ issue is attributed to and uneven floor.Why or how the floor became uneven cannot be conclusively identified.The reported ¿loose camera¿ issue was confirmed and repaired.However, based upon the information obtained, the root cause is remains inconclusive.The reported ¿out of focus¿ issue (for the camera) is attributed to a nonconforming video adapter.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 Key17403406
Report Number2028159-2023-01052
Device Sequence Number12543062
Product Code HRM
UDI-Device Identifier00380657525607
UDI-Public00380657525607
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/24/2023
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberLX3
Device Catalogue Number8065752560
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/29/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer09/29/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/27/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/24/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured02/16/2017
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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