FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ACCURUS HIGH BRIGHTNESS ILLUMINATOR SYSTEM

MDR report key: 2020565 · Received February 10, 2011

Report

Report Number
2028159-2011-00084
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
February 10, 2011
Date of Event
January 7, 2011
Report Date
January 10, 2011
Manufacturer
ALCON- IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Product Code
MPA
PMA / PMN Number
K951627
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
BR
Reporter Occupation
NURSE

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

INVESTIGATION INCLUDING ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS IS IN PROGRESS. A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR WILL BE FILED AS NECESSARY IN ACCORDANCE WHEN ADDITIONAL REPORTABLE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

A NURSE REPORTED THAT THE LIGHT FROM THE ILLUMINATOR SYSTEM WAS TURNING OFF INTERMITTENTLY DURING A VITRECTOMY PROCEDURE. THE LIGHT ON THE CONSOLE SYSTEM WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THE PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED OR INJURED AS A RESULT OF THE EVENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 ACCURUS HIGH BRIGHTNESS ILLUMINATOR SYSTEM ENDOILLUMINATOR MPA ALCON- IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER NA NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1