OtherLQJ
INTERLASE
Received Oct 21, 2011 · Event occurred Oct 14, 2011
Report MW5022772 · MDR key 2308689
Device
Generic name
None
Product problems
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected
Patient
35 YR
- No Code Available
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
UNSUCCESSFUL INTERLASE (CUSTOM LASIK) PERFORMED. DURING THE LEFT EYE SURGERY, THE FLAP WAS CUT TOO THIN TO PROCESS. THE OPERATION WAS ABORTED, PT WAS EXAMINED THE DAY FOLLOWING PROCEDURE, PT WAS FINALLY INFORMED OF REAL COMPLICATION 4 DAYS LATER. EXCIMER LASER PRODUCTS WERE USED, UNSURE OF MAKES AND MODELS. SURGERY DATE WAS (B)(6) 2011. I AM THE PATIENT JUST TRYING TO PROVIDE DUE DILIGENCE, THIS IS REPORTED CORRECTLY. THE SURGERY WAS PERFORMED AT (B)(6).