MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CONTROL UNIT DYONICS 25; ARTHROSCOPE

Model Number 7211010

Device Problems Increase in Pressure (1491); Free or Unrestricted Flow (2945)

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

Event Date 02/16/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during a knee arthroscopy while using the control unit dyonics 25 the pump would shoot up in pressure and not hold at the designated setting.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No patient injury 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

The reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of the device history records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.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.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: CONTROL UNIT DYONICS 25
• Type of Device: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• MDR Report Key: 11448637
• MDR Text Key: 239439573
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-00934
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010543554
• UDI-Public: 03596010543554
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K171794
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/05/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/09/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7211010
• Device Catalogue Number: 7211010
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/30/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1