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MalfunctionHQB

ALCON, ENGAUGE

Received Mar 19, 2025 · Event occurred Oct 1, 2024

Report 21641834 · MDR key 21641834

Device

Generic name

Photocoagulator And Accessories

Model number

8065751593

Catalog number

8065751593

Lot number

16VCK1

Patient

51 YR · Male

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WE HAVE HAD FOUR LASER CONSTELLATIONS SENT TO US WHERE THE RFID [RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION] WAS NOT PROGRAMMED. THIS CAUSED THE MACHINE TO NOT RECOGNIZE THE LASERS. MFG STATES THIS IS A MANUFACTURING ERROR. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR LASER CONSTELLATION 25GA ILLUMINATED FLEX PROBE, (BRAND NOT PROVIDED) (PER SITE REPORTER). MFG STATES THIS IS A MANUFACTURING ERROR.