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

Model Number 72200568

Device Problem Overheating of Device (1437)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference case(b)(4).

Event 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.

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.

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.

• Brand Name: LIGHT SOURCE 500XL XENON
• Type of Device: 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 Key: 12291619
• MDR Text Key: 265575418
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-02249
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FFS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010643070
• UDI-Public: 03596010643070
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: K994084
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/06/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72200568
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200568
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/23/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/16/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1