MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. VERSAJET EXACT ASSY, 45 DEGREE X 8MM; LAVAGE, JET

Catalog Number 66800042

Device Problem Failure to Prime (1492)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 08/07/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during the debridement utilizing an versajet handpiece, the saline didn't reach to the handpiece and handpiece didn't prime.The problem was solved by exchanging the handpiece.The handpiece is discarded and will not be returned.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device used in treatment was returned for evaluation.Establishing a relationship between the reported event and device.A visual inspection was performed and showed there was no blockage observed.The piston assembly was in the middle position within the chamfer.Functional inspection was performed and showed there was no flow upon insertion into the water source.The device was manually primed.The device cut and functioned as designed.Probable root cause may be an obstructed fluid supply.The manufacturing records show no evidence that the product did not meet specification at the time of manufacture.A complaint review indicated other failures reported.This investigation is now complete with no further action deemed necessary.Smith + nephew will continue to monitor for adverse trends related to this product.

• Brand Name: VERSAJET EXACT ASSY, 45 DEGREE X 8MM
• Type of Device: LAVAGE, JET
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD.; 101 hessle road; hull east riding of yorkshire HU3 2 BN; UK HU3 2BN
• MDR Report Key: 10509716
• MDR Text Key: 206192508
• Report Number: 8043484-2020-02791
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FQH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04582111153562
• UDI-Public: 4582111153562
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K143115
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/04/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/09/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 66800042
• Device Lot Number: 50828081
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/12/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/03/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1