InjuryHQT
SUTURE GROOVE GOLD WEIGHT
Received Oct 21, 2009 · Event occurred Sep 25, 2009
Report MW5013151 · MDR key 1515843
Device
Generic name
None
Manufacturer
Iop Inc.Product problems
- Detachment Of Device Component
Patient
39 YR
- Inflammation
- Reaction
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
FOREIGN BODY REACTION TO SUTURE GROOVE GOLD WEIGHT IMPLANT LEFT UPPER LID MADE BY IOP. PATIENT HAD CHRONIC EYELID INFLAMMATION. ON REMOVING THE WEIGHT I NOTICED MULTIPLE SMALL PIECES OF GOLD IN THE SURROUNDING CAPSULE. I HAVE HAD THREE PATIENTS WITH GOLD WEIGHTS MADE BY THE SAME COMPANY WITH CHRONIC INFLAMMATION DUE TO THE WEIGHT. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A SIMILAR REACTION WITH PREVIOUS WEIGHT BRANDS. DATES OF USE: FOUR MONTHS. 2009. DIAGNOSIS OR REASON FOR USE: LAGOPTHALMOS DUE TO FACIAL PALSY.