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

Catalog Number 8065751585

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

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

Event Date 08/29/2018

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.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

Event Description

A customer reported that the valves leaked.Patient and procedure impact are unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information provided.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 no 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.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
• MDR Report Key: 7888874
• MDR Text Key: 120898247
• Report Number: 2028159-2018-01979
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/17/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/19/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751585
• Device Lot Number: 17013912X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/26/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1