| Model Number |
VICM5 12.6 (-5.0) |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) (4469)
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| Date of Event |
11/18/2025
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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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H6 - investigation type 4110: lens work order search - no similar complaint event(s) within associated lots were found.Toxic anterior segment syndrome (tass) is an acute sterile postoperative inflammation that can occur after uncomplicated or complicated intraocular surgery.While improper sterilization and contamination of surgical instruments remains the most common risk factor associated with tass, ocular viscoelastic, and improper preparation of antibiotics for intracameral injection may also lead to tass.An exact cause could not be determined as the event could be multifactorial in nature including patient and/or procedure related factors.Claim #: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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A facility representative reported that following an implantable collamer lens (icl) implantation procedure, the patient experienced tass and endophthalmitis.Additional notes indicated the patient experienced, "mydriasis; inflammatory deposits in the lens." diagnostic cultures were performed.The lens was explanted and treatment was performed.Cause of the event was reported as patient related factor and unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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B5 - describe event or problem: a facility representative reported that following an implantable collamer lens (icl) implantation procedure, the patient experienced tass, endophthalmitis, corneal edema, and pupil impairment.Diagnostic cultures were performed.Other surgical intervention was performed: vitrectomy.Medication was administered and the lens was explanted.Cause of the event was reported as patient related factor and unknown.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.Claim#: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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A facility representative reported that following an implantable collamer lens (icl) implantation procedure, the patient experienced tass, endophthalmitis, corneal edema, and pupil impairment.Diagnostic cultures were performed.Other surgical intervention was performed: vitrectomy.Medication was administered and the lens was explanted.Cause of the event was reported as patient related factor and unknown.
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