The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.The visual evaluation found the footswitch port damaged.The functional evaluation was unable to test footswitch ,due to the port been damaged, establishing a relationship between the device and the reported event.The root cause was identified as a damaged component.A review of the manufacturing records found that there was no evidence that the product didn¿t meet specifications at the time of manufacture.A complaint history review found other related events.This investigation is now complete with no further action deemed necessary.Smith + nephew will continue to monitor for any adverse trends relating to this product range.Case: (b)(4).
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