MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FOOTSWITCH EP-1 PEDAL STYLE; ARTHROSCOPE

Model Number	7205396
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device, intended for use in treatment, was received for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed on the product and no issue was observed.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection was performed on the exterior of product and no physical damage was observed.Product failed functional testing with footswitch error.Cause of error is a corroded actuator on right pedal which is stuck in the ¿on¿ position.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause has been determined to be corrosion of right pedal actuator.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
• Common Device Name: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• MDR Report Key: 12566622
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-02329
• Device Sequence Number: 4080455
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010251961
• UDI-Public: 03596010251961
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K892062
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/22/2021

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 Number: 7205396
• Device Catalogue Number: 7205396
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/29/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/12/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/21/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/03/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/22/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1