MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CONTROL UNIT DYONICS 25; ARTHROSCOPE

Model Number 7211010

Device Problems Increase in Pressure (1491); Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)

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

Event Date 10/15/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during set up of an arthroscopy, it seems like the sensors of the dyonics were not reading the pressure.Pressure remained high despite changing settings.There was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H10, h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed on the exterior of product and a cosmetic flaw (gap) was observed between the top cover and front bezel.A functional evaluation revealed no issues with functionally of device.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.The root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the investigation.Factors that can contribute to the reported event include a failure of a concomitant device.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: CONTROL UNIT DYONICS 25
• Type of Device: ARTHROSCOPE
• 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: 12750635
• MDR Text Key: 280069977
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-02392
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010543554
• UDI-Public: 03596010543554
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SF
• PMA/PMN Number: K171794
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/31/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/04/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7211010
• Device Catalogue Number: 7211010
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/30/2023
• 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