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

Model Number	72202087
Medical Device Problem Code	Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/10/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(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 distal tip damage, 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 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, the "hd arthroscope (4mm x 30°)" showed a halo around the picture.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10 h3,h6: 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 distal tip damage, 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 a repeat issue.The instructions for use was reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.The complaint was confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include an impact event inconsistent with normal use.

• Brand Name: ASCOPE ACLAVE HD 4MM X 30 DEG
• Common Device Name: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• MDR Report Key: 11678962
• Report Number: 3003604053-2021-00158
• Device Sequence Number: 3095705
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010616869
• UDI-Public: 03596010616869
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K962075
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/20/2021

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: 72202087
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202087
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/08/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/01/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/19/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/20/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1