MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CAMERA HEAD LENS INT SYS; ARTHROSCOPE

Model Number 72203967

Device Problem No Display/Image (1183)

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

Event Date 04/29/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that it was not possible to see through the camera head.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device, intended for use in treatment, was returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation.There was no relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.Visual inspection of the returned device noted worn connector contacts.Functional evaluation revealed that the buttons failed to function.The complaint was not confirmed and the root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the product evaluation process.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.A review of the device history records showed there were no indications to suggest that the lot did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: CAMERA HEAD LENS INT SYS
• Type of Device: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• MDR Report Key: 11850989
• MDR Text Key: 252238891
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-01907
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556629833
• UDI-Public: 00885556629833
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K153606
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/22/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72203967
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203967
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/07/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/29/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/19/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/18/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/22/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1