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It was reported that the preloaded johnson and johnson (jnj) multifocal intraocular lens (iol) was implanted into the patient¿s right eye.The patient reported experiencing visual disturbances, specifically severe halos or rings around lights, which began immediately after the implant.She raised concerns about driving safety and noted that her doctor had informed her of the potential for such symptoms but had not anticipated their severity.The patient called back later to report that the iol was explanted because she could not tolerate the halos and had difficulty driving.Johnson and johnson followed up with the doctor¿s office.The doctor involved is dr.(b)(6).They confirmed the iol was explanted and replaced with a non jnj monofocal lens 21.5 diopter.The doctor¿s office explained that the patient was not a good candidate for a multifocal lens to begin with, but the patient was adamant about trying them.The patient experienced halos and never neuro adapted.During the original procedures and the explant there were no complications such as a capsule tear, vitrectomy, or sutures.The explanted iol was likely discarded.No further information is available.
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Section a4, patient weight: unknown/not provided.Section a5, ethnicity: unknown/not provided.Section a6, race: unknown/not provided.Section b3, date of event: the exact date is unknown.The best estimate is between the implant and explant dates, on (b)(6) 2025 through on (b)(6) 2026.Section h3, device evaluated by manufacturer: 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 the device history record and complaint trending for this device will be performed.Upon completion of the review, if there is any further relevant information a supplemental medwatch will be filed.Attempt was made to obtain the missing information.However, to date, it has not been received.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc.Has been submitted.
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