MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER LASER PROBES; INSTRUMENT, VITREOUS ASPIRATION AND CUTTING, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number	8065751113
Medical Device Problem Code	Fitting Problem (2183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/02/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A nurse reported that before vitrectomy surgery an ophthalmic operating probe could not put in cannula.There was no patient harm.
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
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.Root cause was inconclusive.:the product under investigation is not a serviceable device.Therefore, a service record review was not performed.The returned sample was connected to a calibrated with system, and was successfully recognized.A visual assessment under a microscope was performed and revealed clear foreign material on the cannula.A fit check was performed with a trocar and failed due to being stuck.Based on the results of this investigation, the reported event was confirmed.However, it remains inconclusive how or when the foreign material was deposited on the cannula.How or when the foreign material was introduced could not be determined conclusively.Based on the information obtained, the root cause of the reported event is inconclusive.The root cause of the reported event is inconclusive.Therefore, no further actions will be pursued at this time.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and 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: LASER PROBES
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, VITREOUS ASPIRATION AND CUTTING, AC-POWERED
• 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: 17661807
• Report Number: 2028159-2023-01188
• Device Sequence Number: 6190833
• Product Code: HQE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657511136
• UDI-Public: 00380657511136
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K946135
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/08/2023

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 Expiration Date: 10/31/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751113
• Device Lot Number: 156Y61
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/04/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/20/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/31/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/28/2022
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown