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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AMO MANUFACTURING NETHERLANDS TECNIS SIMPLICITY; LENS, MULTIFOCAL INTRAOCULAR

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Model Number DRN00V
Medical Device Problem Codes Break (1069); Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare (1487)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 08/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the use of the preloaded multifocal intraocular lens (iol), slight resistance was observed.Subsequent examination under a microscope revealed that the lens was split in half.The lens and cartridge had come into contact with the right eye, but the defect was identified before the lens was fully inserted.The injector was retracted without completing the insertion.The procedure was completed using a backup lens with the same model and diopter.There were no injuries or complications, such as capsule tear, unplanned vitrectomy, incision enlargement, or the need for sutures.No medication outside the standard of care was required.The customer reported that the device caused or contributed to the event.The device was discarded.No further information was provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Section a4: weight: unknown; requested but not provided.Section a5: ethnicity: unknown; requested but not provided.Section a6: race: unknown; requested but not provided.Section d6a: if implanted, give date: not applicable, as the lens was not fully inserted.Section d6b: if explanted, give date: not applicable, as the lens was not fully inserted.Section h3: the device was not returned for evaluation as it was discarded; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device cannot be completed.A review of records including device history and complaint trending will be performed.Upon completion of the review, if there is any further relevant information a supplemental medwatch will be filed.Attempts were made to obtain the missing information; however, no additional information has been received.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc.Has been submitted.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The product was received for evaluation.Additional information: section d9: device available for evaluation? yes section d9: date returned to manufacturer: sep 30, 2025 section h3: evaluated by manufacturer: yes device evaluation: visual inspection under magnification was performed on the suspect product and found the plunger rod overriding a lens that was stuck inside the cartridge.Viscoelastic residue was not observed to be evenly distributed throughout the cartridge indicating that an inadequate amount of ophthalmic viscoelastic devices (ovd) may have been used, which could contribute to the complaint issue.The cartridge tip was chipped and had stress marks.No issues were identified with the lens module, device assembly, plunger rod, and plunger rod advancement.The lens could not be removed from the cartridge; however, it was observed to be torn and damaged.No further evaluation was performed.The complaint issue of was identified during product evaluation; however, based on the complaint investigation results the complaint issue could not be confirmed to be related to the manufacturing or design process.Conclusion: based on the complaint investigation results, the product was released within specifications.No product deficiency or product malfunction could be identified.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc.Has been submitted.
 
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Brand Name
TECNIS SIMPLICITY
Common Device Name
LENS, MULTIFOCAL INTRAOCULAR
Manufacturer (Section D)
AMO MANUFACTURING NETHERLANDS
van swietenlaan 5
groningen, groningen 9728 NX
NL  9728 NX
Manufacturer Contact
somyata nagpal
31 technology drive
irvine, CA 92618
7142478552
MDR Report Key23004934
Report Number3012236936-2025-000240
Device Sequence Number18767539
Product Code MFK
UDI-Device Identifier05050474810747
UDI-Public(01)05050474810747(17)280320
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P980040
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/05/2025
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 Model NumberDRN00V
Device Catalogue NumberDRN00V0190
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/18/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/28/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/09/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/05/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured03/20/2025
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
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 Age76 YR
Patient SexFemale
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