Model Number 1MTEC30 |
Device Problem
Bent (1059)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event: unknown/not provided.If implanted; give date: n/a (not applicable).The cartridge is not an implantable device.If explanted; give date: n/a (not applicable).The cartridge is not an implantable device; therefore, not explanted.Phone: unknown/ not provided.All pertinent information available to abbott medical optics has been submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the cartridge tip was bent when the user opened the carton and that the intraocular lens (iol) got stuck inside the cartridge no additional information was provided to abbott medical optics.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device available for evaluation? yes, returned to manufacturer on 8/28/2017.Device returned to manufacturer? yes.Device evaluation: the returned 1mtec30 cartridge was received inside a pouch in a bag with a zxr00 lens case.The cartridge was observed under microscope 10x magnification and residues of what appears to be viscoelastic were observed only in the cartridge tube.Viscoelastic residues were not observed in the loading zone of the cartridge.The cartridge tube was observed broken by one side.A lens was observed stuck in the cartridge tip with part of the haptic out.The complaint was verified however the cartridge breakage could appear to be caused with the pushrod handpiece due to the scarce amount of viscoelastic observed.Manufacturing records review: the manufacturing records for the product were reviewed.The product was manufactured and released according to specifications.Labeling review: the directions for use (dfu) were reviewed.The dfu provide the customer with proper usage instructions and guidelines.Conclusion: as a result of the investigation, there is no indication of a product quality deficiency.All pertinent information available to abbott medical optics has been submitted.
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