FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

KNIFE

MDR report key: 1832368 · Received September 3, 2010

Report

Report Number
2523835-2010-00095
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
September 3, 2010
Date of Event
June 30, 2010
Report Date
August 5, 2010
Manufacturer
ALCON PRECISION DEVICE - SINKING SPRING
Product Code
HNN
PMA / PMN Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NZ
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

A SAMPLE HAS BEEN REC'D AND IN-HOUSE TESTING IS IN PROGRESS. INVESTIGATION INCLUDING ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS IS IN PROGRESS. A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR WILL BE FILED AS NECESSARY WHEN ADD'L REPORTABLE INFO BECOMES AVAILABLE. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

ADVERSE EVENT(S): "NO PT IMPACT REPORTED" (NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO PT). PRODUCT PROBLEM(S): "BLUNT KNIFE" (DULL). A CUSTOMER REPORTED THE SURGEON WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE MAIN INCISION INTO THE EYE, DUE TO A BLUNT KNIFE, AND A NEW KNIFE HAD TO BE OPENED. THERE WAS NO PT INJURY REPORTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 KNIFE MANUAL OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HNN ALCON PRECISION DEVICE - SINKING SPRING 8065992648 787376M

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1