Model Number BL1UT |
Device Problem
Positioning Problem (3009)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 09/28/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The lens has been returned to b+l and is currently under evaluation.Investigation of this event is in progress.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the lens was implanted and removed as it could not position properly in the patient's eye.Reportedly the lens could not be rotated as the haptics were not in capsule.The incision was enlarged but it is unknown if any sutures were required.A back up lens was implanted with no issues.The patient's current status is good, patient is doing well.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The lens was returned to b+l.Visual inspection found portion of the optic and trailing haptic plate missing.Due to the condition in which the lens was returned further testing could not be performed.One retain sample from the same lot (025092) was dimensionally inspected and all measurements were found to be within specifications.The device history records were reviewed and there were no discrepancies or unusual finding that relate to the reported issue.Based on the information available, the root cause of the reported event could not be determined.However, it is possible that user-related factors (such as surgical technique) caused or contributed to the event.
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