MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL OPTICS SILVER; SURGICAL ADJUNCTS

Model Number PSCST30

Device Problem Material Frayed (1262)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 10/03/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This is not an implantable device.All pertinent information available to abbott medical optics has been submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that three cartridges (model pscst30) were not without defects.The ends of the cartridges seemed to be frayed.Reportedly, the tech noticed the defect and used another cartridge from the same lot with no issues.No patient involvement or contact.No delay in surgery.No further information was provided.Three (3) mdrs will be submitted.This report is 2 of 3.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device available for evaluation, returned to manufacturer on: 11/30/2017.Device evaluation: the three cartridges were returned at the manufacturing site for evaluation.Visual inspection showed: cartridge #1 had no viscoelastic residue, the wings were observed open.The hinge of the wings was observed as if it was handled.Cartridge #2 had viscoelastic residue near the cartridge tip.Cartridge #3 had viscoelastic residue near the cartridge tip and in the wings.The three cartridge tips were observed with a dent.The customer's reported complaint was verified in the three samples received; however, due the condition of the lens received it could not be related to the manufacturing process since the samples were handled.Manufacturing records review: the manufacturing records for the cartridge were reviewed.During manufacturing the operators check the neck, tube and tip areas for cracks.No cracks or stress marks are allowed.They also check the tip for any melting, roughness, dent, bent tip or smash condition.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) were reviewed.The directions for use (dfu) adequately provides instructions and precautions along with warnings for the proper use and handling of the device.As a result of the investigation, there is no indication of a product quality deficiency and the reported issue was verified.All pertinent information available to abbott medical optics has been submitted.

• Brand Name: SILVER
• Type of Device: SURGICAL ADJUNCTS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL OPTICS; santa ana CA
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT MEDICAL OPTICS INC.; road 402 north, km 4.2; anasco industrial park, pob 14; anasco PR 00610
• Manufacturer Contact: pam mcclain ; 1700 east st. andrew place; santa ana, CA 92705 ; 7142478243
• MDR Report Key: 6986118
• MDR Text Key: 91097895
• Report Number: 2648035-2017-01979
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05050474530034
• UDI-Public: (01)05050474530034(17)180601(10)CC06697
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K961242
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/19/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/28/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 06/01/2018
• Device Model Number: PSCST30
• Device Catalogue Number: PSCST30
• Device Lot Number: CC06697
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/30/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/27/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2017
• 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