OPHTHALAS 532 EYELITE LASER SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 2028159-2016-02068
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- May 17, 2016
- Report Date
- May 18, 2016
- Manufacturer
- ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER
- Product Code
- GEX
- PMA / PMN Number
- K914334
- Removal / Correction Number
- NA
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- FR
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE SYSTEM WAS EXAMINED AND THE REPORTED EVENT WAS REPLICATED. THE CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED TO ADDRESS THE REPORTED ISSUE. THE SYSTEM WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO MEET PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS. A REVIEW OF THE CUSTOMER¿S COMPLAINT HISTORY FOR THE LAST 24 MONTHS DID NOT SHOW ANY PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS KIND AGAINST THE SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED ON MARCH 25, 2005. BASED ON QA ASSESSMENT, THE PRODUCT MET SPECIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF RELEASE. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE REPORTED EVENT CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO A CPU ASSEMBLY. HOWEVER, HOW OR WHEN THE COMPONENT BECAME NONCONFORMING CANNOT BE DETERMINED CONCLUSIVELY. (B)(4).
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. (B)(4).
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT A LASER SYSTEM PRESENTED WITH A BLACK SCREEN. THE TIMING OF THE EVENT AND PATIENT IMPACT ARE UNKNOWN. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT NONE HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315796 | OPHTHALAS 532 EYELITE LASER SYSTEM | POWERED LASER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT | GEX | ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - IRVINE TECHNOLOGY CENTER | NA | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other |