MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SERV REPL ASCOPE A/C HD 70 DEG 4MM; ARTHROSCOPE

Model Number 72202088S

Device Problem Crack (1135)

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

Event Date 10/20/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that, during a shoulder arthroscopy, the distal end of the "arthroscope (4mm x 70°)" had a crack in it.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No patient injuries or other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10 h3,h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection found severe distal tip and fiber damage, negative lens cracked and moisture.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat event.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an impact event inconsistent with normal use.

• Brand Name: SERV REPL ASCOPE A/C HD 70 DEG 4MM
• Type of Device: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• MDR Report Key: 10899912
• MDR Text Key: 224589537
• Report Number: 3003604053-2020-00154
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010645005
• UDI-Public: 03596010645005
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K962075
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/25/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72202088S
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202088S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/13/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/16/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1