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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK; GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)

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ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK; GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT) Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 8065751468
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 12/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A nurse reported that the vit probe had no cutting and no aspiration, and it was suspected there was air leakage at the interface between the lines and the handle during vitrectomy surgery.The surgery was completed after replacing the probe with another 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 h.6.And h.11.A sample was not received at the manufacturing site for evaluation for the report; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot numbers, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.The picture attached was reviewed by the manufacturing site.Pictures show reported product lot number on tray and probe tubing.Reported issue cannot be confirmed from pictures.A sample was not received at the manufacturing site and the device history record review of the lot number provided indicated the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptable criteria, therefore; the root cause for the customer complaint issue cannot be determined.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.All probes are 100% 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 additional action is required at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK
Common Device Name
GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)
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 Key21100028
Report Number1644019-2025-00138
Device Sequence Number8934787
Product Code LRO
UDI-Device Identifier00380657514687
UDI-Public(01)00380657514687(17)250731(11)230822(10)1635TT
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCH
PMA/510(K) Number
K880961
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 04/14/2025
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 Date07/31/2025
Device Catalogue Number8065751468
Device Lot Number1635TT
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/18/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/19/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/08/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/15/2025
Date Device Manufactured08/22/2023
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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