| Model Number |
EPIPHANY |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Torn Material (3024)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
10/12/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Collamer® ultraviolet-absorbing posterior chamber three-piece foldable intraocular lens.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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The reporter indicated the surgeon implanted a cq2015a three-piece collamer lens, +21.5 diopter, in the patient's eye on (b)(6) 2016.The lens was explanted on (b)(6) 2016 due to lens tear contributed to a faulty epiphany injector.The reporter stated that two cases resulted in adverse events with enlarged incision and suture added.Reporter was unable to provide details on all cases.The surgeon implanted the backup lens.No additional information provided by reporter.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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The surgeon stated that the cartridge tip looked sharp and believed this caused the lens tear.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: lens was returned in liquid, in lens vial.Visual inspection found lens torn in two pieces.Conclusion - investigation concluded two probable causes: end user familiar with the product, lubricity of the product.Corrective actions shall be implemented as required.Claim# (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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