inforMED

MST MALYUGIN RING SYSTEM

Received May 8, 2013

Report 3019924-2013-00021 · MDR key 3109295

Device

Generic name

Iris Clip, Retractor

Model number

MAL-0001-1

Catalog number

MAL-0001

Lot number

051326

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE SHOWED THAT THE RING FRACTURED AT THE GLUE JOINT. THE INSERTER PASSED FUNCTION TESTING. NO CONCLUSIONS CAN BE DRAWN REGARDING THE MALFUNCTION.

Description of Event or Problem

THE FACILITY REPORTED THAT UPON COMPLETION OF THE CATARACT SURGERY THE DOCTOR WAS REMOVING THE MALYUGIN RING FROM THE EYE WHEN THE RING BROKE AT THE GLUE JOINT. THE TING WAS REMOVED AND THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PT.

Remedial action

  • Replace