MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CAMERA HEAD LENS INT SYS; ARTHROSCOPE

Catalog Number	72203967
Medical Device Problem Codes	Overheating of Device (1437); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190); Unexpected Shutdown (4019)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication related to a product problem with a smith+nephew device.The reported issue(s) relate to known inherent device and/or procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopy, the camera head had a video problem and stopped working.The surgeon had to open the shoulder to complete the operation causing a much larger incision.The procedure was completed with a smith and nephew back up device.There was unspecified delay reported and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.The instructions for use were reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.Please refer to the instructions for use for precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.If any additional information related to this event is received in the future, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B5 and h6, component code updated.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopy, the light of the camera head would cut out in the middle and the camera connections heated up as soon as it was plugged in.The surgeon had to open the shoulder to complete the operation causing a much larger incision.The procedure was completed with a smith and nephew back up device.There was unspecified delay reported and no further complications were reported.

• Brand Name: CAMERA HEAD LENS INT SYS
• 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: 20616362
• Report Number: 1643264-2024-00582
• Device Sequence Number: 20696241
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556629833
• UDI-Public: 885556629833
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K153606
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/09/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203967
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/03/2024; 12/09/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/06/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/05/2024; 12/09/2024
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown