| Catalog Number |
8065000134 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Eye Burn (2523)
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| Date of Event |
05/01/2024
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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 customer reported that during cataract surgery it was found that the patient experienced thermal injury from which milky white fluid emerged.By the end of the procedure, the wound gaped, presenting significant difficulty in closure, necessitating three 10-0 nylon sutures for closure.Additional information received indicated event occurred during phacoemulsification mode.The patient presented mild corneal opacity and astigmatism.An amniotic membrane was placed post operatively.Further treatment is currently not planned.
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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).H.10 reflects all related report numbers associated with this product event that have been submitted at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information provided in h.6.And h.11.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 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 assembly 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).H.10 reflects all related report numbers associated with this product event that have been submitted at this time.
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