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

Model Number	72202959S
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).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 a bent needle, distal tip and fiber damage, and broken lenses, including the distal lens. 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.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an impact event inconsistent with normal use.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the set up before the surgery the scope was bent.No patient injuries or delay reported.Smith and nephew back-up device was available to complete the surgery.Results of investigation have concluded that this unit had the distal lens borken 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.

• 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: 11375010
• Report Number: 3003604053-2021-00058
• Device Sequence Number: 3774423
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554023367
• UDI-Public: 00885554023367
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K043395
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• 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
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/22/2021
• Initial 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