| Model Number |
AR40E |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Detachment Of Device Component (1104)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
08/02/2017
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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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The lens was inserted and removed.(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 investigation requests 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 trailing haptic of an intraocular lens (iol) broke off during insertion into the eye.Reportedly, the surgeon had to enlarged the incision and cut the lens out.No patient complications were reported.No further information was provided.
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