FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

CENTURION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK

MDR report key: 6099211 · Received November 14, 2016

Report

Report Number
1644019-2016-01429
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 14, 2016
Date of Event
October 20, 2016
Report Date
April 10, 2017
Manufacturer
ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - HOUSTON
Product Code
LRO
PMA / PMN Number
K880961
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
JA
Reporter Occupation
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

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).

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

A DEVICE HISTORY RECORD REVIEW FOR THE REPORTED LOT SHOWS THAT THE ORDER WAS BUILT TO SPECIFICATION. ONE WET, USED FLUIDICS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WAS RETURNED FOR THIS COMPLAINT. THE SAMPLE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND SURGICAL DEBRIS AND VISCOELASTIC SUBSTANCE WAS FOUND IN THE ASPIRATION LINE. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THE DRAIN BAG WAS DETACHED FROM THE CASSETTE COVER DUE TO SATURATION. THE SURGICAL DEBRIS WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE PURGED FROM THE ASPIRATION LINE; HOWEVER, THE SUBSTANCE WAS TOO SOLID TO PURGE. THE ASPIRATION TUBING WAS CUT ONE INCH FROM THE CASSETTE INSERTION AND THE ASPIRATION LINE WAS REPLACED WITH ONE FROM THE LAB STOCK. THE SAMPLE WAS FUNCTIONALLY TESTED WITH THE LAB STOCK ASPIRATION LINE AND PASSED TESTING. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE OCCLUDED SURGICAL DEBRIS AND VISCOELASTIC IN THE ASPIRATION LINE IS UNKNOWN. ONE POTENTIAL ROOT CAUSE IS EXCESSIVE USE AS THE SAMPLE WAS RETURNED USED. WHEN THE OCCLUDED ASPIRATION LINE WAS REPLACED WITH ONE FROM THE LAB STOCK, THE SAMPLE MET SPECIFICATIONS. IN FUTURE TESTING, EVEN IF THE TUBING IS OCCLUDED WITH SURGICAL DEBRIS, THE SAMPLE WILL BE FUNCTIONALLY TESTED TO ATTEMPT TO REPLICATE THE CUSTOMER'S COMPLAINT ON THE CONSOLE. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

A CUSTOMER REPORTED "A LOT BUBBLES" DURING SURGERY, WHICH "HINDERED THE SURGEON'S VISION.". THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THE SAME PRODUCT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. A PRODUCT SAMPLE HAS BEEN REQUESTED FOR EVALUATION.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
750781 CENTURION SURGICAL PROCEDURE PAK GENERAL SURGERY TRAY (KIT) LRO ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - HOUSTON NA 1902187H

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Other CENTURION VISION SYSTEM