MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FOOTSWITCH EP-1 PEDAL STYLE; ARTHROSCOPE

Model Number 7205396

Device Problem Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the footswitch was sticking and making the unit to run continuously.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device, intended for use in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was no relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection was performed on the product and no issue was observed.The complaint of sticking could not be confirmed.Product passed functional testing and all functions perform as expected.Sticking did not occur during functional testing.The complaint was not confirmed and the root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the product evaluation process.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 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: FOOTSWITCH EP-1 PEDAL STYLE
• Type of Device: ARTHROSCOPE
• MDR Report Key: 12565905
• MDR Text Key: 274436852
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-02328
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010251961
• UDI-Public: 03596010251961
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K892062
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/26/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/01/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7205396
• Device Catalogue Number: 7205396
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/29/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/21/2021
• 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