MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. 4KO VIDEOARTHROSCOPE AC 4X30X160MM

Model Number 72205149

Device Problem Crack (1135)

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

Event Date 05/11/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during a knee scope, the videoarthroscope lens was cracked externally, outside of the patient.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device.No delay and no patient injury or other complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: case (b)(4).H3, h6: 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 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.

• Brand Name: 4KO VIDEOARTHROSCOPE AC 4X30X160MM
• Type of Device: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• MDR Report Key: 11905743
• MDR Text Key: 263865970
• Report Number: 3003604053-2021-00212
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556735954
• UDI-Public: 00885556735954
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K201349
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/24/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/29/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72205149
• Device Catalogue Number: 72205149
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/22/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/23/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1