MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD. VERSAJET II CONSOLE; LAVAGE, JET

Model Number 66800039

Device Problems Connection Problem (2900); Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problems Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/10/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during an arthroscopy, the versajet ii console does not do its function, and makes a lot of noise when used with a 8-position connection, and according to the customer, it does not work with the 14-position connection.The procedure was cancelled.Patient was not injured as consequence of this problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: b2 (outcomes of adverse event), h6 (component code, type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions).Results of investigation: the console was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the device noted no issues.A functional evaluation found that the device motor was noisy on start up of the device, as well as that the system fault indicator illuminated on start up.No issues were noted in relation to the device being unable to accept a handpiece of any kind.Cause of the reported noise and system fault determined to be that the main motor in the device had become worn/defective and required replacement.Cause of the system fault determined to be that the user interface circuit board in the device was also defective and required replacement.Cause of the handpiece connection issues remains undetermined at this time, with factors unable to be provided as to why the user had issues connecting one type of handpiece but not others.Without lot numbers provided of the handpieces used in the procedure, these cannot be ruled out as a potential factor in the reported failure.A review of the device history was performed: a review of the console manufacturing records found that this device was produced and released according the approved specifications, with no non-conformances or deviations associated with this device, these records offer no insight into the cause of the reported failure.A review of previous complaints found other reports against both noise being generated during use, and against difficulty connecting handpieces to the console interface.No previous escalations or corrective actions have been implemented in relation to these failures.Device instructions for use contains adequate guidance on connecting versajet ii handpieces to the console, with the instructions remaining the same for any type of handpiece used.There should be no reason that one handpiece option is able to connect to the console while another will not.Instructions for use does not provide any information on what to do in the event of the console creating noise during use.However it does advise that if the console or a component is believed to be faulty, damaged, or suspect (which can be assumed from unexpected noise), then the device should not be used, with further instruction to contact local s+n representative.A review of the relevant risk files concluded that wear of internal serviceable components that leads to issues such as improperly fitting handpieces and noise is an expected failure of the console.Without a report of injury to the patient, this risk has been determined to be acceptable with no updates to the risk file required at this time.No manufacturing quality concerns have been observed, therefore no corrective actions are deemed necessary, smith and nephew will continue to monitor for adverse trends relating to the reported allegation.Corrected data: d9 & h3 (device returned to manufacturer).

Manufacturer Narrative

Corrected data: h6 (health effect - clinical code, health effect - impact code).

• Brand Name: VERSAJET II CONSOLE
• 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
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW MEDICAL LTD.; 101 hessle road; hull east riding of yorkshire HU3 2 BN; UK HU3 2BN
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 16678585
• MDR Text Key: 312671275
• Report Number: 8043484-2023-00025
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FQH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00040565124759
• UDI-Public: 00040565124759
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• PMA/PMN Number: K143115
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/19/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/04/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 66800039
• Device Catalogue Number: 66800039
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2024
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other