MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK; GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)

Catalog Number ASKU

Device Problem Partial Blockage (1065)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation, including root cause analysis, is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.(b)(4).

Event Description

An ophthalmic surgeon reported difficulties inserting and removing the backflush from the trocar; the silicone tip was blocked in the valve.To resolve the issue the surgeon would remove it "by hand".No patient details have been provided to date.Additional information and product sample have been requested.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information provided in evaluation codes and additional mfr narrative.No lot number was identified with this complaint; therefore, lot history and complaint history reviews could not be conducted.No sample was returned for evaluation; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.A sample was not returned and no lot information is available, therefore, the root cause for the customer complaint issue cannot be determined.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.No additional action is required at this time.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK
• Type of Device: GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer Contact: eddie darton, md, jd ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8175686660
• MDR Report Key: 5738816
• MDR Text Key: 48738937
• Report Number: 1644019-2016-00941
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K880961
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/06/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/21/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ASKU
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/30/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other