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H6 - type of investigation: 4110 - lens work order search: no similar complaint type events reported for units within the same lot.H6 - type of investigation 3331 - device history record (dhr) review: based on the results of the investigation, all released devices from the associated work order(s), including the suspected device, have been manufactured within established process parameters and there is no indication that the manufacturing and processing of the device contributed to the complaint issue.H6 - health effect clinical code: 4581 - significant reduction of irido-corneal angles.Manufacture narrative: uveitis/iritis, iritis is an inflammatory condition which is common after intra-ocular surgery, however this is usually mild and does not require any additional interventions beyond the standard post-op regimen.In some cases, the degree of inflammation may be more severe and require extended steroid treatment.Procedural factors including excessive surgical manipulation and the use of pro-inflammatory substances in the eye may have contributed to the event.Mechanical insult to the iris can result in a prolonged or stronger inflammatory response.An exact cause could not be determined as the event could be multifactorial in nature including patient and/or procedure related factors.Manufacture narrative: secondary surgical intervention to remove/replace/reposition the lens, is identified in the labeling as a known potential adverse event following icl implantation.Claim #: (b)(4).
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A facility representative reported that following an implantable collamer lens (icl) implantation procedure the patient experienced excessive vault, significant reduction of irido-corneal angles, significant shallowing of the ac, and uveitis/iritis.The lens was exchanged for a shorter length lens and the problem was resolved.The cause of the event was unknown.
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