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

Model Number	72202959S
Medical Device Problem Codes	Crack (1135); Optical Obstruction (3002)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/21/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).The sample is under evaluation by the manufacturing site.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the scope was foggy.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.Preliminary results of investigation have concluded that this had had distal lens cracked which makes it a reportable event.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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 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 issue.A visual inspection found distal tip and fiber damage, distal lens scratched and cracked.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an impact event inconsistent with normal use.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• 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: 11342897
• Report Number: 3003604053-2021-00049
• Device Sequence Number: 11969725
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554023367
• UDI-Public: 00885554023367
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• 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): 02/24/2021

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: 02/09/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/12/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/19/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/18/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/24/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1