Catalog Number 8065751763 |
Device Problem
Smoking (1585)
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Patient Problems
Headache (1880); Visual Disturbances (2140); Discomfort (2330); Eye Burn (2523); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 10/09/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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).
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Event Description
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A customer reported at the beginning of the phacoemulsification mode a white cloud appeared and the patient experienced a corneal burn at the incision during a cataract extraction procedure.The placement of a suture was required to close the wound.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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A completed questionnaire was received.The surgeon indicated the burn occurred during the sculpting of the cataract.There was shallowing of the anterior chamber which caused iris damage.An occlusion alarm was not noted by the surgeon.Post surgery the surgeon noted irregular astigmatism, and corneal scarring in the superior cornea which has persisted beyond the one month post operative period.Further treatment of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids was required.Current patient prognosis is unknown.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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No service request (sr) was opened for this complaint.An sr was opened february 18, 2019 to perform preventative maintenance.The system was tested and met all product specifications.The system was manufactured on february 28, 2015.Based on assessment, the product met specifications at the time of release.The system was found to meet specifications; therefore, the root cause of the reported event cannot be determined conclusively.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Additional information has been reviewed in the questionnaire.The patient had to undergo an additional procedure for the treatment of iridocorneal synechia.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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Additional information has been received from medical expert examination indicated the cornea was clear and the anterior segment was calm.The iris showed as deformed with synechia at 12 o'clock.The implant is well positioned and in place.The fundus exam has showed normal.The patient has been prescribed an artificial tear.It was noted in the new information that the operating surgeon had doubts about the phaco handpiece.This is one of two reports for this issue and represents the ophthalmic system.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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Additional information received indicating that on the follow up visit, they have observed descemet folds, quite anterior chamber and acuity without correction.Patient also experienced photophobia in the left eye, pain, headache, difficulty in reading, screen doubles for television and sensation of sand in the eye post operatively.This is one of two reports for this issue and represents the ophthalmic system.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The company representative was unable to confirm nor replicate the reported event.The system was tested and found to meet product specifications.A non-conformance based review of the serial number was performed and did not reveal any potential contributing factors to the reported complaint.A manufacturing device history record (dhr) review was performed prior to product release to ensure that the product was manufactured in compliance with the device master record.Based on the assessment, the product met release criteria.A review for complaints reported against this serial number was performed.No similar complaints were reported for the product serial under investigation.The system was found to meet specifications.Therefore, the root cause of the reported event cannot be determined conclusively.Manufacturer will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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