M2 MICROKERATOME BLADE 19329

MAUDE Adverse Event Report

MAUDE data represents reports of adverse events involving medical devices. This maude entry was filed from a 06 report with the FDA on 2008-05-16 for M2 MICROKERATOME BLADE 19329 manufactured by Moria, S.a., C.e..

Event Text Entries

[858026] (b) (6) underwent lasik surgery on her right eye on (b) (6) 2005. Moria's m2 microkeratome and blade were used in the procedure. The surgery resulted in an irregular torn corneal flap. This is an infrequent, but known complication of the surgery. (b) (6), the facility at which the surgery was performed, reported the incident to moria the day of the surgery and on (b) (6) 2005 returned the microkeratome motor and blade that were used in the procedure. Moria's examination found that there was an accumulation of surgical debris on the m2 motor and oxidation on the blade oscillation shaft. The inspection also found that the blade's edge was nicked and corroded. This damage and corrosion to the blade could only have occurred during handling or use after the blade was shipped to the facility.
Patient Sequence No: 1, Text Type: D, B5


[8060192] As part of its standard mfg process, moria conducts multiple qual checks in (b) (4) (where its prod are mfr) and in (b) (4) (where products are packaged and distributed) before shipping its products to customers. The damage and corrosion to the blade in this case is not of the type that occurs during the mfg process and even if it were, it would have been caught by the company's qual control process. Moria also has no record of any problems or customer complaints with respect to other blades from the lot from which the blade and question was produced. Furthermore, moria ships its blades in special blister packaging that is designed to protect the blades from damage during the shipping process. When the blade was returned for inspection, it was not in its original blister packaging. Damage to the blade could have occurred at any point after it was removed from moria's packaging, such as when it was shipped to moria for inspection. Damage to the blade could also have occurred during handling and use if proper precautions were not taken. The m2 instruction manual contains clear warnings that the blade can be damaged during insertion to the metal head, and recommends checking the blade before and after insertion. Also, the customer should "[a]void inadvertent contact with the suction ring pivot post and m2 head blade aea. " the manual further warns that "if contact occurs, blade edge may become damaged and a new blade should be used. " regardless of when the damage to the blade occurred, it did not contribute to the tear. Because of the oscillating nature of the microkeratome, the damage to the blade could not have caused the clean cut of the flap that occurred in this case. Concerning the motor, (b) (6) bought the m2 motor from moria in july, 2004, and the motor was last serviced and returned to (b) (6) on (b) (6) 2005. When the motor was shipped back to moria on sept. 30, 2005, the inspection found visible oxidation and debris that affected the torque (power) of the motor that produces the oscillating motion of the blade. This oxidation and debris would not have been on the motor when it was shipped back to (b) (6) on july 23, 2005, but oxidation and debris can build up on the motor in a relatively short period of time if the maintenance instructions are not carefully followed. The m2 instruction manual contains clear instructions and warnings about maintaining the motor. For example, the manual states that "[t]he head, electric motor, and suction rings must be carefully cleaned after each surgical procedure," and states in all caps that "all microkertome parts must be cleaned, disinfected, sterilized, and dried after each surgical procedure. " such oxidation and debris like the type that was found during the inspection can affect the performance of the motor by reducing the amount of torque it produces and therefore slowing down the oscillation of the blade. This could have contributed to the type of defect reported, although moria does not know for certain. There are numerous other possible causes of a torn flap during lasik, including but not limited to loss of suction and movement by the pt. Moria does not have sufficient info to determine whether the pt sustained a "serious injury" within the meaning of that term under the fda rules because we have not received the pt's current medical records. Therefore, moria has not been able to conclude whether this is a reportable event. Moria has learned that the pt has filed a lawsuit against the treating surgeon and facility alleging that as a result of the surgery, her right eye sustained corneal scarring and that she now suffers from poor vision and "ghost vision. " moria is not a party to this suit, but has asked the pt's attorney for a copy of the pt's current medical records. We have not received the medical records. However, out of an abundance of caution, we are reporting this event now rather than continue to wait for the medical records.
Patient Sequence No: 1, Text Type: N, H10


MAUDE Entry Details

Report Number2529598-2008-00002
MDR Report Key1047435
Report Source06
Date Received2008-05-16
Date of Report2008-05-09
Date of Event2005-09-22
Date Mfgr Received2005-09-22
Device Manufacturer Date2004-12-01
Date Added to Maude2010-04-01
Event Key0
Report Source CodeManufacturer report
Manufacturer LinkY
Number of Patients in Event0
Adverse Event Flag3
Product Problem Flag3
Reprocessed and Reused Flag3
Health Professional3
Initial Report to FDA3
Report to FDA0
Event Location0
Manufacturer Street1050 CROSS KEYS DR.
Manufacturer CityDOYLESTOWN PA 18902
Manufacturer CountryUS
Manufacturer Postal18902
Manufacturer G1MORIA, S.A., C.E.
Manufacturer Street# 45P. L.P. EVOLIC 1,
Manufacturer CityANTONY, CEDEX 921B2
Manufacturer CountryFR
Manufacturer Postal Code921B2
Single Use3
Previous Use Code3
Event Type3
Type of Report3

Device Details

Brand NameM2 MICROKERATOME BLADE
Generic NameKERATOME BLADE (HMY)
Product CodeHMY
Date Received2008-05-16
Returned To Mfg2005-09-30
Model Number19329
Catalog Number19329
Lot Number449513
Device Expiration Date2009-11-30
OperatorHEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Device AvailabilityY
Device AgeDA
Device Eval'ed by MfgrY
Device Sequence No1
Device Event Key0
ManufacturerMORIA, S.A., C.E.
Manufacturer Address# 45P. L.P. EVOLIC 1 ANTONY, CEDEX 921B2 FR 921B2


Patients

Patient NumberTreatmentOutcomeDate
101. Other 2008-05-16

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