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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: JOHNSON & JOHNSON SURGICAL VISION, INC WHITE STAR HIGH SPEED VIT CUTTER; DISPOSABLE VITRECTOMY CUTTER

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JOHNSON & JOHNSON SURGICAL VISION, INC WHITE STAR HIGH SPEED VIT CUTTER; DISPOSABLE VITRECTOMY CUTTER Back to Search Results
Model Number NGP0025
Medical Device Problem Code Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Patient Involvement (2645)
Date of Event 07/13/2018
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(6).All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc.Has been submitted.
 
Event or Problem Description
A surgery center reported mislabeling on two disposable vitrectomy cutters.A brief description from the surgery center indicated they ordered size 25-gauge disposable vitrectomy cutters but upon opening the package, the actual vitrectomy cutter had size 20-gauge engraved on the device.No indication of patient contact.This is 1 of 2 reports.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device available for evaluation? yes.Returned to manufacturer on: 08/10/2018.Device returned to manufacturer? yes.Device evaluation: the disposable vitrectomy cutter was returned within its original packaging confirming the reported lot number of 60084881.A visual inspection of the returned device showed both pouches were opened; no biological fluids or indications that the item was used were observed.Failure mode of mislabeled sample was confirmed as a 20ga vit cutter was returned along with as 25ga labeling.The reported mislabeling issue was confirmed.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc.Has been submitted.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Johnson & johnson surgical vision (jjsv) has voluntarily initiated a voluntary recall because a possibility exists that due to a packaging error, a 20 gauge vitrectomy cutter may be found in a 25 gauge package.Use of a vitrectomy cutter that is a different size than expected could lead to the need to alter the surgical technique, including corneal incision enlargement.Corrective and preventive actions will be implemented as required.All pertinent information available to johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc.Has been submitted.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This correction mdr is being submitted to address inaccurate information in section f on the xml version of the previous submission caused by a software glitch in the transmission process.The internal non-conformance numbers for this software issue are nr-0148919 and capa-010215.
 
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Brand Name
WHITE STAR HIGH SPEED VIT CUTTER
Common Device Name
DISPOSABLE VITRECTOMY CUTTER
Manufacturer (Section D)
JOHNSON & JOHNSON SURGICAL VISION, INC
santa ana CA
MDR Report Key7767478
Report Number3006695864-2018-01653
Device Sequence Number19310214
Product Code MLZ
UDI-Device Identifier05050474534117
UDI-Public(01)05050474534117(17)200905(10)60084881
Combination Product (Y/N)Y
PMA/510(K) Number
K081681
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source foreign,health professional,u
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Remedial Action Recall
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/02/2020
Report Date (Section F) 01/01/2005
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date09/05/2020
Device Model NumberNGP0025
Device Catalogue NumberNGP0025
Device Lot Number60084881
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer08/10/2018
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Date Report to Manufacturer01/10/2005
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/16/2018
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/26/2018
09/19/2018
10/25/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/09/2018
Supplement Report FDA Received Date09/18/2018
10/05/2018
11/02/2020
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
2018-5
Patient Sequence Number1
Date Report Sent to FDA01/01/2005
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