MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VERATHON MEDICAL ULC SPECTRUM SMART CABLE; LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID

Model Number 0800-0544

Device Problem Poor Quality Image (1408)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 03/31/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device return is anticipated; however, at the time of the report the device has not been received by verathon.Verathon continues to investigate the reported event and a supplemental report will be submitted in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional information becomes available.

Event Description

The customer reported that during a patient procedure, using a spectrum smart cable, there was an intermittent image issue.The issue was isolated to the cable.The customer stated that he could not find the serial number on the smart cable as he thinks it has worn off.No delay in the procedure, use of a backup device, or harm to the patient or user was reported.

• Brand Name: SPECTRUM SMART CABLE
• Type of Device: LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID
• Manufacturer (Section D): VERATHON MEDICAL ULC; 2227 douglas road; burnaby, british columbia V5C 5 A9; CA V5C 5A9
• Manufacturer (Section G): VERATHON MEDICAL ULC; 2227 douglas road; burnaby, british columbia V5C 5 A9; CA V5C 5A9
• Manufacturer Contact: corey kasbohm ; 20001 n creek pkwy; bothell, wa ; 6295760
• MDR Report Key: 10009619
• MDR Text Key: 190009186
• Report Number: 9615393-2020-00074
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CCW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/31/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/29/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 0800-0544
• Device Catalogue Number: 0800-0544
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/31/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1