| Catalog Number |
8065752918 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/01/2025
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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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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).
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Event or Problem Description
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The nurse reported that balanced tip broke into two pieces, with the metal piece of the tip being dislodged inside the patient's eye.The surgeon had to widen the wound to remove it during the cataract [with intraocular lens (iol) implant] surgery.The surgeon has used sutures to close widen wound.The surgery was completed after replacing the product with new tip.There was no complication to patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A sample was not received at the investigation 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 number, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.The photos attached were reviewed by the manufacturing site.Photo 1 shows a broken phaco tip at the ab hole.Photo 2 shows a pak label, the reported product and lot information is confirmed.The reported issue is confirmed from the photo review.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 phaco tips are 100% visually inspected by trained operators using 30x magnification during the manufacturing process.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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