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

Catalog Number ASKU

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem Complaint, Ill-Defined (2331)

Event Date 12/08/2016

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.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

Event Description

An ophthalmic surgeon reported that during the vitreo-retinal procedures, the valved trocars leaked immediately after "insertion and removal of the trocar" so he either gets "plugs ready" or "else put up with the leaks".No product sample was kept.There was harm to the patients.No additional information is expected.This is two for two reports for the same event date.

Manufacturer Narrative

Supplemental medical device report (smdr) # 01 is being filed as the date received by manufacturer date provided in the initial medical device report was incorrect.The correct date received by manufacturer date was 12/08/2016.The incorrect date received by manufacturer date was 02/08/2016.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

No sample has been returned for evaluation; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.No lot number was identified with this complaint; therefore, lot history and complaint history reviews could not be conducted.Due to an observed increased trend for this event, an internal investigation was initiated to determine if corrective and preventative actions were necessary.A root cause for the increased complaint rate was found to be related to a manufacturing post assembly inspection practice.This complaint does not identify a reported lot and no sample was returned for evaluation so it cannot be determined if the complaint can be attributed to the post assembly inspection.The post assembly inspection has been discontinued and an effectiveness check has been established and will be monitored periodically.(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: rita lopez ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8175514846
• MDR Report Key: 6220761
• MDR Text Key: 64044098
• Report Number: 1644019-2017-00011
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K880961
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/02/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/03/2017
• 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: 01/17/2017
• 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