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

Model Number 72202959S

Device Problem Crack (1135)

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

Event Date 10/08/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that during a knee arthroscopy, the scope lens were found to be scratched.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.Results of investigation have concluded that this unit had a cracked distal lens 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).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 distal tip and fiber damage and a cracked and scratched 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 an repeat event.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
• Type of Device: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• MDR Report Key: 11513499
• MDR Text Key: 240646026
• Report Number: 3003604053-2021-00098
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554023367
• UDI-Public: 00885554023367
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K043395
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/10/2021

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72202959S
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202959S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/29/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/24/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/18/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/01/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/10/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1