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8065752180 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Obstruction of Flow (2423)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/28/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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).H.10 reflects all related report numbers associated with this product event that have been submitted at this time.
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Event or Problem Description
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A government agency reported that, during extracapsular cataract extraction followed by phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation, an ophthalmic handpiece did not provide suction and became hot.Surgery was completed by replacing the handpiece with another set.There was no patient harm.This report pertains to phaco emulsification tip (phaco tip) involved in reported events.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.The reported product¿s lot number did not contain a phaco emulsification tip (phaco tip), preventing lot number specific reviews for similar complaints or nonconformance's.However, before production release, each product history record is reviewed to ensure that all associated products meet the required specifications and release criteria.Based on the evaluation of the information received, the investigation was unable to identify the root cause or origin of the reported event.As the root cause and its origin are inconclusive, further investigation or manufacturing actions are not warranted at this time.All phaco tips are 100% visually inspected by trained operators using magnification 30 times during the manufacturing process.Receipt of additional relevant information or supporting materials will prompt a re-evaluation of the complaint investigation.Complaint data for all company products is reviewed monthly to monitor for adverse trends.During the last review, no adverse trends were observed for the reported product and event combination.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trends and take further action, as appropriate.No further action warranted at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).H.10 reflects all related report numbers associated with this product event that have been submitted at this time.
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