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Purpose
This document provides a list of complaint reasons and IMDRF Codes for Annexes A, E and F by product category to assist the user
in selecting the appropriate codes for Surgical product complaints. Refer to http://www.imdrf.org/working-groups/adverse-event-
terminology for additional IMDRF codes.
Note: For reportable events, evaluate Annex E and F codes for appropriate selection.
I. CATARACT
CATARACT Annex A Annex E Annex F
Complaint Reason Annex A Device Problem Definition Annex E Clinical Symptoms Definition Annex F Health Impact Definition
An adverse event (e.g. patient harm) Health effect appears to have occurred but
appears to have occurred, but there does there is not yet enough information There is not yet enough
not appear to have been a problem with available to classify the clinical signs, information available to classify
Adverse Event A24 the device or the way it was used. E2401 symptoms and conditions. F24 the health impact.
An adverse event (e.g. patient harm) A local or general reaction of an organism
appears to have occurred, but there does following contact with a specific allergen to A mild injury, illness or
not appear to have been a problem with which it has been previously exposed and to impairment which can be treated
Allergic Reaction A24 the device or the way it was used. E0402 which it has become sensitized. F11 with minimal or no intervention.
An adverse event (e.g. patient harm)
appears to have occurred, but there does A mild injury, illness or
not appear to have been a problem with Decreased ability to see to a degree that impairment which can be treated
Astigmatism A24 the device or the way it was used. E0839 requires corrective measures F11 with minimal or no intervention.
Problem associated with an inherent device No patient involvement or, no observable
Axis Mark characteristic that is not satisfactory as clinical symptoms or a change in symptoms No apparent harm occurred in
Faint/Missing A0201 specified or delivered. E2403 is identified in the patient. F26 relation to the adverse event.
An adverse event (e.g. patient harm)
appears to have occurred, but there does A mild injury, illness or
not appear to have been a problem with Decreased ability to see to a degree that impairment which can be treated
BCVA Loss A24 the device or the way it was used. E0839 requires corrective measures F11 with minimal or no intervention.
Problem associated with an undesired No patient involvement or, no observable
material change in shape or property clinical symptoms or a change in symptoms No apparent harm occurred in
Bent Tip A0406 caused by external forces. E2403 is identified in the patient. F26 relation to the adverse event.
Problem associated with undesired damage No patient involvement or, no observable
or breakage of those materials used in the clinical symptoms or a change in symptoms No apparent harm occurred in
Break / Crack A0401 device construction. E2403 is identified in the patient. F26 relation to the adverse event.
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II. OPHTHALMIC
OPHTHALMIC Annex A Annex E Annex F
Complaint Reason Annex A Device Problem Definition Annex E Clinical Symptoms Definition Annex F Health Impact Definition
Adverse Event An adverse event (e.g. patient harm) Health effect appears to have occurred but There is not yet enough
A24 appears to have occurred, but there does E2401 there is not yet enough information F24 information available to classify
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III. INSTRUMENTS
INSTRUMENTS Annex A Annex E Annex F
Complaint Reason Annex A Device Problem Definition Annex E Clinical Symptoms Definition Annex F Health Impact Definition
An adverse event (e.g. patient harm)
appears to have occurred, but there does A mild injury, illness or
not appear to have been a problem with impairment which can be treated
Abrasion A24 the device or the way it was used. E081901 Injury to the epithelium of the cornea. F11 with minimal or no intervention.
An adverse event (e.g. patient harm) Health effect appears to have occurred but
appears to have occurred, but there does there is not yet enough information There is not yet enough
not appear to have been a problem with available to classify the clinical signs, information available to classify
Adverse Event A24 the device or the way it was used. E2401 symptoms and conditions. F24 the health impact.
Problem associated with a circuit, No patient involvement or, no observable No apparent harm occurred in
Alignment A050701 equipment, or system whereby its functions E2403 clinical symptoms or a change in symptoms F26 relation to the adverse event.
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V. REFRACTIVE
REFRACTIVE Annex A Annex A Annex Annex E Annex Annex F
Complaint Reason Device Problem Definition E Clinical Symptoms Definition F Health Impact Definition
AMPLIFIER DOES NOT A150101 Problem associated with the device failing to E2403 No patient involvement or, no observable F26 No apparent harm occurred in
START be activated including partial activation. clinical symptoms or a change in symptoms relation to the adverse event.
is identified in the patient.
APPLICATION ERROR A1102 Problem associated with the requirement E2403 No patient involvement or, no observable F26 No apparent harm occurred in
for software to fulfill its function within an clinical symptoms or a change in symptoms relation to the adverse event.
intended use or application. is identified in the patient.
ARCHIVING A0201 Problem associated with an inherent device E2403 No patient involvement or, no observable F26 No apparent harm occurred in
characteristic that is not satisfactory as clinical symptoms or a change in symptoms relation to the adverse event.
specified or delivered. is identified in the patient.
BACKLASH ON CONE A0201 Problem associated with an inherent device E2403 No patient involvement or, no observable F26 No apparent harm occurred in
characteristic that is not satisfactory as clinical symptoms or a change in symptoms relation to the adverse event.
specified or delivered. is identified in the patient.
BACKUP PROCESS A110601 Problem associated with the inability to E2403 No patient involvement or, no observable F26 No apparent harm occurred in
FAILED backup or to retrieve a backed up version clinical symptoms or a change in symptoms relation to the adverse event.
(corrupted file) of device data or system is identified in the patient.
files.
BAD ALIGNMENT A050701 Problem associated with a circuit, E2403 No patient involvement or, no observable F26 No apparent harm occurred in
equipment, or system whereby its functions clinical symptoms or a change in symptoms relation to the adverse event.
fail to be properly synchronized or its is identified in the patient.
relative positions properly oriented.
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Revisions
Rev: 3 Author: Tes Proud CR-000351507
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SIGNATURE PAGE
Document Name :REF-000258685
Document Title :IMDRF Codes Annexes A, E and F (Problem and Health Effects) for
Surgical
Document ID :12.1.13-GREF-5
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