MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. VAS HD AC 4MM X 30 DEG; ARTHROSCOPE

Model Number	72202959S
Medical Device Problem Code	Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/23/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the distal end of the scope was cracked.This was noticed during set up for a knee scope procedure; therefore, no patient was involved.A backup device was available and no delay was reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device, intended for use in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection found distal tip and fiber damage, a raised middle tube and the negative lens scratched.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.Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: VAS HD AC 4MM X 30 DEG
• Common Device Name: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• MDR Report Key: 11066378
• Report Number: 3003604053-2020-00175
• Device Sequence Number: 4241165
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554023367
• UDI-Public: 00885554023367
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K043395
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional,user faci
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/12/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72202959S
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202959S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/08/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/02/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/09/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/23/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/12/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1