| Model Number |
AR40E |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
01/27/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).(b)(4).Device evaluation: 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.Manufacturing records review: the manufacturing records for the intraocular lens were reviewed.The product was manufactured and released according to specification.A search revealed that no additional complaints for this order number have been received.Labeling review: 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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the after the implantation of an intraocular lens (iol), small island-shaped irregularities where noticed on the lens and could not be removed.Reportedly, they looked like crinkled/broken plasters.The patient was not affected.The lens remains implanted.No further information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: photos of the implanted intraocular lens were provided and were evaluated.Some spots were observed in the photos; however due to low resolution of the photos, it could not be determined if the spots were debris, bubbles or viscoelastic residue.The complaint cannot be verified.All pertinent information available to abbott medical optics has been submitted.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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