MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DII CONTROLLER; ARTHROSCOPE

Model Number 72200873

Device Problem Overheating of Device (1437)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 04/03/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during set up or inspection, the dii controller had a problem with the shaver, it got burned, the disposable tip of the shaver got very hot.There was no sparks, smoke or arcing.There was no damaged or burned caused to the patient/user.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device.There was no surgical delay and no further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed on the exterior of product and no physical damage was observed.The reported malfunction was not duplicated during functional testing.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.The root cause was not determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the product evaluation process.Factors that can contribute to the reported event include a failure of a concomitant device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: DII CONTROLLER
• Type of Device: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 17083546
• MDR Text Key: 317051226
• Report Number: 1643264-2023-00212
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010607409
• UDI-Public: 03596010607409
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K062849
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/30/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/07/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72200873
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200873
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/24/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/29/2023
• 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