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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM, ACCESSORY, INFUSION TUBING SET; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

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ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM, ACCESSORY, INFUSION TUBING SET; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 8065750914
Medical Device Problem Code Improper Flow or Infusion (2954)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 05/28/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
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).
 
Event or Problem Description
The nurse reported that air liquid exchange could not be opened during the vitrectomy surgery.The surgery was completed after replacing the product with another one.There was no impact to the patient.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information provided in d.9., h.3., h.6.And h.11.The customer is not required to return the product as this complaint is related to the established investigation per the procedure.The investigation conducted a non-conformance review of the reported lot number.No deviations were identified, and all corresponding production release specifications defined in the device master record were met.The root cause of this event was determined to be related to the manufacturing process.The following contributing factors were identified; inadequate in-process testing to detect weak auto infusion valve welds, inadequate training for auto infusion valve operators to conduct the ¿squeeze/pinch test¿ between the top and base, and design factors.An internal investigation was completed, and action was taken to address each of the contributing factors identified.Actions include procedural enhancements, validation of new molds for the top and base to ensure continued control of critical dimensions and an enhancement to the auto infusion valve design to promote a better weld.Complaints are reviewed and monitored for adverse trends on a monthly basis.An adverse trend has been identified related to broken fluid air exchange components.This event is associated with this trend.A non-conformance investigation was conducted; corrective and preventative action implementation is on-going.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.No further action is warranted at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM, ACCESSORY, INFUSION TUBING SET
Common Device Name
UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
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 Key22307537
Report Number1644019-2025-01989
Device Sequence Number15452994
Product Code HQC
UDI-Device Identifier00380657509140
UDI-Public(01)00380657509140(17)261130(11)241210(10)1768P9
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCH
PMA/510(K) Number
K101285
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) 09/10/2025
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 Catalogue Number8065750914
Device Lot Number1768P9
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 06/02/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/15/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/23/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date09/10/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured12/10/2024
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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