inforMED
InjuryHMT

CUSTOM PAK

Received Oct 30, 2008 · Event occurred Sep 24, 2008

Report 1644019-2008-00032 · MDR key 1216654

Device

Generic name

Convenience Kit

Manufacturer

Alcon - Houston

Model number

CUSTOM PAK

Catalog number

CUSTOM PAK

Lot number

830731H

Product problems

  • Foreign material

Patient

NI

  • Foreign body, removal of

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEY HAD A FIBER IN THE EYE ON THE EVENT DATE, FOUND DURING POST OP VISIT THE FOLLOWING DAY, AND THE SECOND SURGERY WAS IN 2008, TO REMOVE THE FIBER. THE FIBER WAS WHITE WITH BLUE TINT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION INCLUDING ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS IS IN PROGRESS. A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR WILL BE FILED AS NECESSARY WHEN ADDITIONAL REPORTABLE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT WAS MAILED TO FDA ON: 10/30/2008.

Remedial action

  • Other