MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON FIBER OPTIC ILLUMINATOR; LIGHT, SURGICAL, FIBEROPTIC

Catalog Number	8065750972
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/05/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A nurse reported that foreign object protrude or metal protrusion occurred from the tip of the illuminator during vitrectomy surgery.The surgery was completed after replacing the product with new one.There was no patient impact.
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.Two opened illuminators were received.The samples were visually inspected and found to be conforming.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 for all visual inspections associated with the reported event, therefore metal protrusion 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 illuminator was manufactured to specification.All fiber optic light guide products are hundred percent visually inspected and light tested for transmittance and image 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: FIBER OPTIC ILLUMINATOR
• Common Device Name: LIGHT, SURGICAL, FIBEROPTIC
• 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: 21089480
• Report Number: 1644019-2025-00113
• Device Sequence Number: 15636402
• Product Code: FST
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00380657509720
• UDI-Public: (01)00380657509720(17)260430(11)230503(10)15KK4Y
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K875005
• 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): 03/20/2025

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: 04/30/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065750972
• Device Lot Number: 15KK4Y
• 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: 12/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/03/2023
• 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