MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RFB VULCAN GENERATOR CE MARK; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	7210812F
Medical Device Problem Codes	Calibration Problem (2890); Protective Measures Problem (3015)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/10/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a wrist arthroscopy using a "vulcan generator"; the user said that they were getting the voltage calibration fail alarm.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No patient injuries or other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 was performed on the product and no issue was observed.Complaint of voltage cal error was confirmed.Product failed functional testing with voltage cal error.The complaint investigation has concluded that the cause of errors is a defective electronic component.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 complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.

• Brand Name: RFB VULCAN GENERATOR CE MARK
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• MDR Report Key: 11580381
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-01173
• Device Sequence Number: 2955843
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010613561
• UDI-Public: 03596010613561
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K991140
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/21/2021

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: 7210812F
• Device Catalogue Number: 7210812F
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/14/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/12/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/20/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/28/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/21/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1