| Model Number |
BL3170 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Particulates (1451)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Endophthalmitis (1835)
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| Date of Event |
10/09/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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The user facility in france reported that milky fluid was released from the handpiece during surgery causing anterior chamber disorders and poor fluid dynamics (lack of aspiration).The handpiece was replaced with a new one to complete the procedure.The surgery was prolonged, however additional anesthesia was not required.No issues were noted on day 1 post-op.The patient is currently hospitalized for acute post-operative endophthalmitis.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has not been received for evaluation.The investigation is ongoing.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was received and evaluated.There were no external visual defects noted.A functional test was performed using a stellaris system.The handpiece data displayed tune count 19, on-time 1455892 and average power 0.The handpiece tuned, primed, and functioned as intended.The device history record was received and there were no nonconformities or anomalies related to this complaint.The lot history, trend analysis, risk analysis and/or directions for use review were considered acceptable, with the product performing within anticipated rates.The root cause of the reported event could not be determined.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information was received after the initial report.The patient had a functional loss of the eye: monocular.The post-operative endophthalmitis was treated with corticosteroids.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi related data quality updates only.The udi is being corrected due to a typographical error in the udi-di.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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