MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DII CONTROLLER; ARTHROSCOPE

Catalog Number 72200873

Device Problem Overheating of Device (1437)

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

Event Date 08/20/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference case- (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during a surgery the dii controller was getting hot.The procedure was successfully completed without delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: h3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.

• Brand Name: DII CONTROLLER
• Type of Device: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• MDR Report Key: 12474352
• MDR Text Key: 271470821
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-02306
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K062849
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/14/2021

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200873
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/24/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/15/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/13/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/14/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1