It was reported that during an implantation of an intraocular lens using a cartridge, model 1mtec30, the physician noticed that the tip of the cartridge was chipped and a debris went into the patient's eye.The debris was removed and the lens was implanted safely.No patient injury was reported.No further information was provided.
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Device available for evaluation - yes, device returned on the 01/26/2016.The cartridge was returned to the manufacturing site for inspection.Evidence of viscoelastic ovd (ophthalmic viscosurgical device) residue was detected inside the cartridge.A hole was observed at the bottom of the cartridge tube and the tip was noticed deformed.The customer's reported complaint was verified.Manufacturing records reviews: since the serial number is unknown the manufacturing record evaluation cannot be performed.Labeling review: the directions for use, (dfu) instructions were reviewed.The dfu adequately provides instructions and precautions for the proper use and handling of the cartridges and intraocular lenses.Correction: in the initial mdr, serial number unknown was entered.The cartridge is actually identified by a lot number and therefore, has been corrected to lot #: unknown.All pertinent information available to abbott medical optics has been submitted.
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