| Model Number |
VTICMO 12.6 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) (4469)
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| Date of Event |
07/24/2024
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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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H11 - manufacturer narrative: toxic anterior segment syndrome (tass) is an acute sterile postoperative inflammation that can occur after uncomplicated or complicated intraocular surgery.While improper sterilization and contamination of surgical instruments remains the most common risk factor associated with tass, ocular viscoelastic, and improper preparation of antibiotics for intracameral injection may also lead to tass.An exact cause could not be determined as the event could be multifactorial in nature including patient and/or procedure related factors.Claim#: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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A facility representative reported that an implantable collamer lens was implanted into the patient's eye.Toxic anterior segment syndrome (tass) was diagnosed.No diagnostics tests were performed.Post-op steroid drops were given, and the problem resolved.There are multiple device reports associated with this patient.This report is 1 of 2 total reports.Based on the information provided, the risk assessment for our product, and our experience, we have determined the cause or contribution to the reported issue is not indicative of a manufacturing related issue or product deficiency.Additional information has been requested but none has been forthcoming.If additional information is received a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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B5- a facility representative reported that an implantable collamer lens was implanted into the patient's eye.Toxic anterior segment syndrome (tass) was diagnosed.No diagnostics tests were performed.Post-op steroid drops were given, and the problem resolved.The lens remains implanted.H6- investigation type 4110: lens work order search-no similar complaints reported for units within the same lot.H6 - type of investigation 3331 - device history record (dhr) review: based on the results of the investigation, all released devices from the associated work order(s), including the suspected device, have been manufactured within established process parameters and there is no indication that the manufacturing and processing of the device contributed to the complaint issue.Claim # (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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