MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. VIDEOARTHROSCOPE HD 4MM X 30 DEG

Catalog Number 72202961S

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 07/09/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery, the device had an halo in the lens.No backup device was available to complete the procedure, and no delay or patient injuries were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

An evaluation was performed by the supplier and could confirm the customer complaint for there was a halo in the lens.A visual inspection was performed and showed the scope to have distal tip damage, a bent outertube and a broken sidearm.This damage is caused by contact with another source.No manufacturing related defects were observed.

• Brand Name: VIDEOARTHROSCOPE HD 4MM X 30 DEG
• Type of Device: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 150 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• MDR Report Key: 8867938
• MDR Text Key: 154570215
• Report Number: 3003604053-2019-00086
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885554024203
• UDI-Public: 00885554024203
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K043395
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/16/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/07/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72202961S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/01/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/14/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1