MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. VIDEOARTHROSCOPE HD 4MM X 30 DEG

Model Number	72202961S
Medical Device Problem Codes	Crack (1135); Poor Quality Image (1408)
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, 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, a cracked distal lens, and scratches on the needle. 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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a knee arthroscopy the scope had a blurry/foggy image.The procedure was completed with a backup device and no delay or patient injuries 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.

• Brand Name: VIDEOARTHROSCOPE HD 4MM X 30 DEG
• Common Device Name: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• MDR Report Key: 11520757
• Report Number: 3003604053-2021-00100
• Device Sequence Number: 4047577
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554024203
• UDI-Public: 00885554024203
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• 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): 03/18/2021

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: 72202961S
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202961S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/01/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/17/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1