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

Model Number	7211010F
Medical Device Problem Code	Increase in Pressure (1491)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/27/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, the dyonics control unit was not holding pressure properly.Pressure was increasing sporadically.Incident occurred while setting-up for a knee procedure.A back-up device was available and no delays occurred.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.There was no way to determine if the device contributed to the reported event.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 complaint was not confirmed.Factors which could have contributed to the reported event include a defective transducer or crimped inflow tubing.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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device was received for evaluation.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.A visual inspection was performed on the exterior of product and no physical damage was observed.A functional evaluation was performed on the returned device and found p1 transducer failed pressure test.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 complaint was confirmed, and the root cause was associated with an electrical component failure.Factors which could have contributed to the reported event include a defective transducer.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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: RFB CONTROL UNIT DYONICS 25
• Common Device Name: 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: 12892865
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-02441
• Device Sequence Number: 1520811
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010643827
• UDI-Public: 03596010643827
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K051326
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/23/2023

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: 7211010F
• Device Catalogue Number: 7211010F
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/10/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/18/2022; 08/22/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/30/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/19/2022; 08/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown