MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM; UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION

Model Number LXT

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

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

Event Date 12/06/2019

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 cassette leakage occurred during priming for a cataract procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information provided in h.3, h.6 and h.10.The lot complaint history was reviewed, this is the second complaint for the finish goods lot; however, the first for this issue for this lot.The device history record shows the product was released per specifications.No sample has been returned for evaluation; therefore, the condition of the product could not be verified.The root cause of the customer's complaint could not be established as a sample has not been received and the condition of the product could not be verified.Without analysis of the sample, it is not possible to isolate the root cause.As the root cause is unknown, the relationship, if any, of the device to the reported incident cannot be determined.The root cause for this complaint is not known, therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.All lots are verified that all required tests have been performed and all acceptance criteria are met prior to release.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: UNIT, PHACOFRAGMENTATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LLC - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER; 15800 alton parkway; irvine CA 92618
• MDR Report Key: 9512417
• MDR Text Key: 177607117
• Report Number: 2028159-2019-02313
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HQC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K101285
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/10/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/23/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: LXT
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065751145
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/09/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: CONSTELLATION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK; CUSTOM-PAK SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACK