MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - HOUSTON CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK; GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)

Catalog Number 8065751765

Device Problem Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 06/04/2018

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 physician reported the self closing valve trocar did not completely close causing overflow of the perfusion fluid and vitreous body during a procedure.The procedure was completed by using scleral plugs.There was no harm to the patient.No additional information is expected.

Manufacturer Narrative

No sample has been returned for evaluation for the report of leaking trocar; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.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 are sixteen additional complaints 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 have been 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.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK
• Type of Device: GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - HOUSTON; 9965 buffalo speedway; houston TX 77054
• Manufacturer Contact: bryan blake ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8176152230
• MDR Report Key: 7584231
• MDR Text Key: 111017348
• Report Number: 1644019-2018-00136
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K880961
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/17/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/08/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2018
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751765
• Device Lot Number: 1909272H
• Other Device ID Number: 380657517657
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/28/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/20/2016
• 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