MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON LAUREATE SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK; GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)

Catalog Number	8065750541
Medical Device Problem Code	Inability to Irrigate (1337)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	11/16/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 that there was a decrease in the stability of the anterior chamber during vitrectomy surgery also there was a decrease in infusion fluid flow rate and insufficient perfusion observed, there was no gas to enter the bottle through gas filter port they tried to increase the bottle height but still the problem did not solve.The procedure was completed on the same day.The patient harm details was not reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number indicates that the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria.No sample has been returned for evaluation; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.There was also no specific images or evidence provided to ascertain causality and confirm this reported event.The customer should be reminded the directions-for-use state good clinical practice dictates the testing for adequate irrigation and aspiration flow prior to entering the eye.A complaint trend for review for the finished good lot used indicates this event is an isolated incident.The root cause of the customer's complaint could not be conclusively determined as a sample was not received and the condition of the product could not be verified.As the root cause is unknown, the relationship, if any, of the device to the reported incident cannot be determined.The root cause for this complaint is not known, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.Current tracking indicates no adverse trend for this lot for this event.In-process controls are established to ensure each final assembled cassette is verified that all required tests have been performed and all acceptance criteria are met prior to release.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: LAUREATE SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK
• Common Device Name: GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan schlech ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8007579780
• MDR Report Key: 18384141
• Report Number: 1644019-2023-01916
• Device Sequence Number: 4132909
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657505418
• UDI-Public: 00380657505418
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K880961
• 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): 03/25/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 8065750541
• Device Lot Number: 15DX0F
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/27/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/22/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/09/2023
• 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
• Patient Age: 77 YR
• Patient Sex: Male