MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LIGHT SOURCE, 500XL, XENON; IMAGE, ILLUMINATION, FIBEROPTIC, FOR ENDOSCOPE

Catalog Number 72200568

Device Problems Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Unexpected Shutdown (4019)

Patient Problem Laceration(s) (1946)

Event Date 07/20/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, during a left knee meniscus revision surgery, while using the arthroscope to expose the surgical field of view, the light source suddenly malfunctioned and cut out, preventing normal operation.At the time of the incident, the device was trimming a portion of the meniscus that was hyperplastic and the sudden extinguishing of the light source caused the planer blade to scratch the patient's articular bony layer during the shutdown and extraction, which caused injury to the patient, resulting in prolonged surgery time and increased risk of infection.At the same time, a burning odor could be smelled coming from the device, and the light source kept displaying the e12 fault code.Immediately a power-off operation was performed.The event did not result in sparking, arcing, smoking, and/or overheating of the device.The procedure was completed with non-significant surgical delay using a stryker arthroscope.Due to the location of the damaged bone within the patient's joint, only enhanced observation was possible to assess if there was any impact on the patient's recovery.The patient had no abnormalities and recovered well.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: h3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.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.The instructions for use were reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.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.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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.H11: h2: correction on h6 (health effect - impact code).

• Brand Name: LIGHT SOURCE, 500XL, XENON
• Type of Device: IMAGE, ILLUMINATION, FIBEROPTIC, FOR ENDOSCOPE
• 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: 17568215
• MDR Text Key: 321381934
• Report Number: 1643264-2023-00462
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FFS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010643070
• UDI-Public: 03596010643070
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K994084
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200568
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/27/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/17/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/07/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/13/2023
• 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
• Patient Age: 51 YR
• Patient Sex: Female