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A legal protection agency reported that during implantation of an intraocular lens (iol) into the left eye, , a tear occurred at the inferotemporal edge of the capsulorhexis; the iol was therefore repositioned in the sulcus.The procedure was closed with buried corneal sutures and intracameral aprokam (cefuroxime).Approximately 10 days post procedure, the implanted iol subluxated inferotemporally.An iol exchange under general anesthesia was proposed and scheduled for approximately two months post procedure, however the patient declined further surgery.At follow-up visit 1 year and 4 months post procedure, the left eye showed a subluxated iol in the inferotemporal quadrant, superior corneal scar from 10 to 2 o'clock with four sutures in place, best corrected visual acuity 4/10 fluctuating (10/10 right eye) and iop 22 mmhg; fundus and macular oct normal, no corneal or macular oedema, no infection.
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Additional information was requested but not received.A review of the lot device history record (dhr) did not
identify any anomalies or nonconformities that could be related to this event.The lot history, trend analysis ,
risk analysis and/or directions for use review were considered acceptable, with the product performing within
anticipated rates.Based on the available information, the root cause of this event could not be determined.
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