| Model Number |
LQP3106-U |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Retinal Injury (2048)
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| Date of Event |
10/11/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As soon as ellex medical became aware of the incident, the calibration of the laser system and alignment of the optical paths was verified by ellex service through a paf (product acceptance fault record ).All the parameters in alignments check including offset in the paf are within the acceptance criteria which proves that the device is not at fault and is performing within the normal specifications.The general device aspects with respect to usability, instructions for use and the risk controls were evaluated: adequacy of device design: indications of parameters relevant to safety: anterior and posterior offset located on the laser head control knob are letter and colour coded.Accuracy of controls: offset range is well defined with the required tolerance.Adequacy of labelling: operator manual includes sufficient instructions, warnings, precautions for the safe use of the device and the labelling is considered adequate.Risk management: review indicated that the risk control measures (ra tango reflex-08 in attachment) are adequate and within the normal use risk levels are acceptable.Customer complaints: the device has been in use for 7 months with no untoward complaints.Patient monitoring: photocoagulated the lesion as a prophylactic measure since the physician could not see if there was a hole in the retina due to the hemorrhage.Patient is doing fine after photocoagulation.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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The event occured in (b)(6), doctor was treating a floater on a patient.Energy: started from 4mj, and increased the energy gradually since nothing was happening to the floater.Retinal bleeding happened at 8mj.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As soon as ellex medical became aware of the incident, the calibration of the laser system and alignment of the optical paths was verified by ellex service through a paf (product acceptance fault record ) attached.All the parameters in alignments check including offset in the paf are within the acceptance criteria which proves that the device is not at fault and is performing within the normal specifications.The general device aspects with respect to usability, instructions for use and the risk controls were evaluated.1) adequacy of device design : a) indications of parameters relevant to safety : anterior and posterior offset located on the laser head control knob are letter and colour coded.B) accuracy of controls : offset range is well defined with the required tolerance.2)adequacy of labelling : operator manual (included in attachment) includes sufficient instructions , warnings , precautions for the safe use of the device and the labelling is considered adequate.3) risk management : review indicated that the risk control measures ( ra tango reflex-08 in attachment) are adequate and within the normal use risk levels are acceptable.4) customer complaints : the device has been in use for 7 months with no untoward complaints.Patient monitoring : photocoagulated the lesion as a prophylactic measure since the physician could not see if there was a hole in the retina due to the hemorrhage.Patient is doing fine after photocoagulation.The user was recommended to complete laser training and the training certificate has been included.- attachment: [ellex_certificate_dr.Oishi.Zip].
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Event or Problem Description
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This is a follow up report.The event occured in japan, doctor was treating a floater on a patient.Energy: started from 4mj, and increased the energy gradually since nothing was happening to the floater.Retinal bleeding happened at 8mj.This report is made by ellex without prejudice and does not imply any admission of liability for the incident or its consequences.
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