MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER EDGEPLUS VALVED ENTRY SYSTEM; CANNULA, TROCAR, OPHTHALMIC

Catalog Number 8065751657

Device Problems Air Leak (1008); Insufficient Flow or Under Infusion (2182)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.(b)(4).

Event Description

A customer reported that "a couple of cannulas have been reported to bubble up nothing flowing" during surgery.No patient harm reported.Additional information was requested; however, none has been received to date.

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the device history record traceable to the reported lot number indicates that the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria.A complaint history examination indicates there is one additional complaint associated with the lot for the reported issue.No sample was returned and the device history record review of the lot number provided indicated product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria, therefore the root cause for the defect experienced by the customer cannot be determined.The exact root cause for this complaint is unknown.Investigations have been completed and manufacturing process enhancements are presently being implemented in order to improve the performance of the valves.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals to evaluate effectiveness of actions taken.No additional action is required at this time the manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: EDGEPLUS VALVED ENTRY SYSTEM
• Type of Device: CANNULA, TROCAR, OPHTHALMIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: nadia bailey ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8176152230
• MDR Report Key: 7118345
• MDR Text Key: 95068709
• Report Number: 2028159-2017-04520
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/15/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/14/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751657
• Device Lot Number: 17031514X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/09/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/18/2017
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other