| Model Number |
CCWET3 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
03/07/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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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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Event or Problem Description
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A health care professional reported that during an intraocular lens (iol) implant procedure, upon lens insertion the lens was cracked, the lens was removed and replaced with another lens.The main wound was sutured at the end of the surgery.
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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 is unknown if qualified associated products were used.The ifu (instructions for use) instructs: company foldable iols (intra ocular lens) are qualified for use with an company qualified delivery system (handpiece and cartridge) and ophthalmic viscosurgical device (ovd) combination.The ifu instructs that an 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: follow the section regarding directions for use for information on the maximum allowed time for the iol to stay in the folded condition.Failure to adhere to manufacturer¿s recommendations may result in iol damage.Ifu note: during lens loading and insertion, do not allow the company model iol to remain in a folded condition within the selected iol delivery system for more than 3 minutes prior to completing insertion into the capsular bag.Follow-up was conducted through the original complaint.The facility has not responded to requests for follow-up information.File will be reopened if new information or the sample is received.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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