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InjuryHPZ

COATED BIO-EYE HA IMPLANT

Received Jun 22, 2009 · Event occurred May 26, 2009

Report 2027377-2009-00001 · MDR key 1406699

Device

Generic name

Implant, Eye Sphere

Model number

I0016C

Lot number

63449

Product problems

  • Implant extrusion

Patient

52 YR

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PHYSICIAN REPORTED AN EXPOSURE ALONG SUTURE LINE OF COATED BIO-EYE THAT WAS IMPLANTED A YEAR EARLIER.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

EXPOSURE IS AN ANTICIPATED COMPLICATION OF ORBITAL IMPLANT SURGERY. IT IS GENERALLY TREATED CONSERVATIVELY AND IS SURGICALLY CLOSED ONLY IN THE CASE OF LARGE EXPOSURES OR IF THE WOUND DOES NOT SPONTANEOUSLY CLOSE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME PERIOD. IN THIS INSTANCE THE PHYSICIAN CONTACTED THE MFR FOR ADVICE, AND SURGICAL CLOSURE OF THE EXPOSURE WAS SUGGESTED.