MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON GRIESHABER AG GRIESHABER ADVANCED DSP TIP FORCEPS; FORCEPS, OPHTHALMIC

Catalog Number	723.88
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Date of Event	08/21/2023
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 physician reported through a literature study regarding the utilization of intraoperative oct (ioct) guidance for the removal of epiretinal membrane (erm) and internal limiting membrane (ilm).This procedure involved the use of ophthalmic forceps with a laser-ablated tip surface.The study included patients who had undergone 23- and 25-gauge pars plana vitrectomy (ppv) to address vitreoretinal interface disorders.The surgery involved facilitating the removal of erm and ilm using microscope-integrated ioct and ophthalmic forceps.In addition, two patients with idiopathic macular pucker disease who had undergone vitrectomy experienced retinal hemorrhage.Subsequent ioct video analysis conducted after the surgery revealed hyperreflectivity of the inner retinal layers, which was associated with retinal hemorrhage in both patients.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No lot number was identified within the individual articles and therefore within this complaint, which is why the associated manufacturing documentation could not be reviewed.All product and batch history records are quality reviewed prior to product release, ensuring that all products on the market fulfill the relevant requirements.Since the questionnaire retrospectively review articles, no sample is available to be provided to the responsible site for an in-depth investigation.Not enough information was provided to properly complete an investigation.The root cause of this complaint could not be identified.The exact root cause for the reported event is unknown.Therefore, no specific action can be taken.Within the framework of the mentioned , an overall risk assessment was performed and concluded that no further actions are required.Additionally, complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for adverse trends.No additional actions are needed.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: GRIESHABER ADVANCED DSP TIP FORCEPS
• Common Device Name: FORCEPS, OPHTHALMIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON GRIESHABER AG; winkelriedstrasse 52; schaffhausen 8203 ; SZ 8203
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON GRIESHABER AG; winkelriedstrasse 52; schaffhausen 8203 ; SZ 8203
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 17727153
• Report Number: 3003398873-2023-00186
• Device Sequence Number: 5875315
• Product Code: HNR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612717071537
• UDI-Public: 07612717071537
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Literature,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/12/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 723.88
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/15/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/16/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/12/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: FINESSE SHARKSKIN ILM FORCEPS
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown