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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LIGHT SOURCE 500XL XENON; IMAGE, ILLUMINATION, FIBEROPTIC, FOR ENDOSCOPE

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LIGHT SOURCE 500XL XENON; IMAGE, ILLUMINATION, FIBEROPTIC, FOR ENDOSCOPE Back to Search Results
Model Number 72200568
Medical Device Problem Code Overheating of Device (1437)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case(b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the light source fans were not working and the device was overheating.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.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 relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.Factors, unrelated to the manufacturing and design of the device that could have contributed to the reported event, include poor ventilation due to external obstructions to vents or excessive dust buildup on rear fans or fan guards.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future occurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this evaluation will be reopened for investigation.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).500xl light source 72200568 the reported device, intended for use in treatment, was received for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed on the exterior of product and no physical damage was observed.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.The complaint of overheating was confirmed.The cooling fan for the ballast/power supply shuts down when unit is powered up causing overheating and errors.Fan malfunction is caused by a defective mcu pcb.The fan malfunction caused the unit to overheat and power supply to shut down.The complaint investigation has concluded the cause of the failure to be 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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
 
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Brand Name
LIGHT SOURCE 500XL XENON
Common Device Name
IMAGE, ILLUMINATION, FIBEROPTIC, FOR ENDOSCOPE
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
76 s. meridian ave.
oklahoma city OK 73107
Manufacturer (Section G)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
76 s. meridian ave.
oklahoma city OK 73107
Manufacturer Contact
holly topping
7000 west william cannon drive
austin, TX 78735
5123913905
MDR Report Key12291619
Report Number1643264-2021-02249
Device Sequence Number20050708
Product Code FFS
UDI-Device Identifier03596010643070
UDI-Public03596010643070
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCO
PMA/510(K) Number
K994084
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/17/2021
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 Number72200568
Device Catalogue Number72200568
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer09/23/2021
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/19/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer09/10/2021
11/16/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/06/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date09/14/2021
11/17/2021
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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