MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION ULTRAVIT PROBE; VITRECTOMY, INSTRUMENT CUTTER

Catalog Number	8065751571
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Cut (2587); Suction Failure (4039)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/05/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A nurse reported that the probe had no aspiration and cutting during vitrectomy surgery.The procedure was completed by replacing the product with new one.There was no patient harm.
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).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information provided in d.9., h.3., h.6.And h.11.One opened probe was received, with a tip protector, in a pouch.The sample was visually inspected and found to be conforming.The sample was then functionally tested for actuation, aspiration and cut.The sample was found to be conforming for all functional tests.A review of the device history record traceable to the lot number obtained from the device¿s radio frequency identification tag, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.The returned sample was found to be conforming, therefore aspiration and cut failures as described in the complaint was not confirmed and a root cause cannot be determined for the complaint as described by the customer.No action was taken as the returned probe was manufactured to specifications.All probes are hundred percent visually inspected and tested for actuation, aspiration, and cut during manufacturing.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.No adverse trends have been observed associated with the reported product and event.No further actions are required.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CONSTELLATION ULTRAVIT PROBE
• Common Device Name: VITRECTOMY, INSTRUMENT CUTTER
• 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: 20083913
• Report Number: 1644019-2024-01957
• Device Sequence Number: 20795395
• Product Code: MLZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657515714
• UDI-Public: (01)00380657515714(17)250531(11)230601(10)15PL36
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093305
• 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): 12/30/2024

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 Expiration Date: 05/31/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751571
• Device Lot Number: 15PL36
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/07/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/06/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/28/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2023
• 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 Sex: Unknown