Scar in cornea missed, procedure deferred

Record number: 
968
MPHO Type: 
Estimated frequency: 
Never reported before to this vigilance programme
Alerting signals, symptoms, evidence of occurrence: 
During preparation for PLK in the OR a scar was dicovered in the cornea. Patient didn't receive anesthesia.
Demonstration of imputability or root cause: 
Assessment error of cornea in tissue establishment