| Model Number |
AR40M |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Scratched Material (3020)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
02/02/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If implanted; give date: n/a as the lens was inserted and removed.If explanted; give date: n/a as the lens was inserted and removed.All pertinent information available to abbott medical optics has been submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that an intraocular lens (iol) was inserted and removed from the patient's eye, during the same surgical procedure, as scratches/marks were noticed in the centre of the optic.The same issue happened two consecutive times for two lenses, same model and dioptre, on the same patient, same eye.Reportedly, the patient ended up with a non-amo lens implanted and the patient was reported doing fine.The capsular bag remained intact and no vitreous loss was reported.The incision was also sealed without a suture.No further information was provided.Two mdrs will be filed.This report is for the lens (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The intraocular lens (iol) was not returned at the manufacturing site; therefore product testing could not be performed and the customer's reported complaint could not be verified.The manufacturing records for the intraocular lens were reviewed.During manufacturing the operators conduct a cosmetic inspection.The lenses are inspected for scratches, chipped edge, dimples, embedded particles, machine lines, etc.The product was manufactured and released according to specification.A search revealed that no additional complaints for this order number have been received.The directions for use (dfu) adequately provides instructions and precautions along with warnings for the proper use and handling of the device.The dfu states to examine the lens thoroughly to ensure particles have not become attached to it, and examine the lens optical surfaces for other defects as a result of the investigation there is no indication of a product quality deficiency and the reported issue could not be verified.All pertinent information available to abbott medical optics has been submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device available for evaluation? yes.Returned to manufacturer on: 05/01/2017.Device returned to manufacturer? yes.Device evaluation: the intraocular lens (iol) was returned at the manufacturing site for evaluation.Visual inspection showed that the lens had marks and particles in the optic zone.One of the haptics was observed distorted.The customer's reported complaint was verified; however the condition of the lens suggests that the forceps tip was pressed directly and firmly on the optic damaging the lens.All pertinent information available to abbott medical optics has been submitted.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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