| Model Number |
TFNT00 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Malposition of Device (2616)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Visual Disturbances (2140); Halo (2227)
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| Date of Event |
11/17/2023
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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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A healthcare professional reported that, after intraocular lens implantation surgery, the lens haptic was broken in the capsular bag and the lens was decentered due to which the patient experienced glare and halos.Hence the lens was explanted and replaced with another lens in a secondary procedure.Additional information was received stating that after the lens exchange the patient's vision was improved and patient is not experiencing any glare or halos.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product evaluation: complaint and product history records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.Root cause has not been identified.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was not returned.Product history records were reviewed and documentation indicated the product met release criteria.Associated products were not provided.It is unknown if qualified associated products were used.The product investigation could not identify a root cause for the reported complaint.The product was not returned.It was stated the haptic broken upon insertion, but left in place.The lens subsequently decentered necessitating remove and replacement.It is unknown if qualified associated products were used.The instructions for use (ifu) instructs: company foldable intraocular lenses (iols) are qualified for use with a company qualified delivery system (handpiece and cartridge) and ophthalmic viscosurgical device (ovd) combination.The ifu instructs that a company qualified delivery system and viscoelastic combination should be used.The use of an unqualified combination may cause damage to the lens and potential complications during the implantation process.The ifu instructs: using holding forceps, grasp the lens by the optic edge and gently place the lens anterior side up into the back of the ovd-filled cartridge.The lens should be inserted until the optic is a little more than half-way inside the cartridge.Use the holding forceps to gently push down on the lens, verifying that the lens is on the bottom surface of the cartridge.Using holding forceps, take the trailing haptic, and gently fold the haptic onto the anterior side of the optic.Slowly grip or push the optic edge to position the lens as far into the cartridge as the forceps will permit, while ensuring the lens remains on the bottom surface of the cartridge and the trailing haptic remains on the optic.Failure to follow these steps may cause the lens to advance incorrectly causing delivery issues and/or damage.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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