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It was reported that a patient developed endophthalmitis in the left eye following implantation of a monofocal one-piece intraocular lens (iol).Additional information indicated that a culture was performed and yielded a positive result, with enterococcus faecalis (4+ growth) identified.The infection was reported to be recurrent in nature, resulting in explantation of the iol on (b)(6) 2026.Prior to explantation, the symptoms reportedly significantly interfered with the patient's daily activities.The lens was not replaced.The patient was reported to be aphakic and experiencing corneal edema and intraocular inflammation, with silicone oil fill present and vision reported as counting fingers.The current treatment plan is to await clearance of the infection.During the cataract procedure, topical treatment was reported.No subconjunctival, systemic, or intraocular treatment was reported, and no unplanned vitrectomy was required.No over-the-counter medications were reported.Information regarding prescribed medications was not provided.The reporter indicated that no pattern had been observed among similar cases and stated that the cause of the endophthalmitis was uncertain.No johnson & johnson reusable products were involved in the procedure.The explanted device was not available for return.No further information was provided.
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Device evaluation:
product evaluation was not performed because the product was not received (the lens was discarded).The complaint issue reported could not be confirmed.Manufacturing record review:
the manufacturing records for the product were reviewed.The product was manufactured and released according to specifications.A search of complaints related to this production order (po) was performed.The search revealed that no other complaints were received for this po.Conclusion:
as a result of the investigation there is no indication of a product quality deficiency, and the reported issue could not be verified.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc., has been submitted.
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