A'SCOPE, A'CLAVE, HD, 4MM X 70°
Report
- Report Number
- 3003604053-2016-00102
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- October 6, 2016
- Date of Event
- September 12, 2016
- Report Date
- September 12, 2016
- Manufacturer
- SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
- Product Code
- NBH
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- UK
- Reporter Occupation
- HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
VISUAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED AND SHOWED THE SCOPE HAS BEEN USED IN THE FIELD. THE SCOPE HAS SEVERE DISTAL TIP AND FIBER DAMAGE. THE SCOPE IS ALSO DENTED WITH INTERNAL CRACKED LENSES. THESE DEFICIENCIES ARE CAUSED BY CONTACT WITH ANOTHER SOURCE. NO MANUFACTURING RELATED DEFECTS WERE OBSERVED. USE ERROR MOST LIKELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE CONDITION.
(B)(4). (B)(6).
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO COMMENCING AN ARTHROSCOPY PROCEDURE, THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL NOTED THAT A DENT WAS IN THE SIDE OF THE SCOPE WHICH MADE THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL CHANGE TO A DIFFERENT SCOPE. A LARGE LABRAL TEAR WAS IDENTIFIED WHILE USING THE BACK-UP DEVICE, THE SURGEON OPTED TO ABANDONED THE PROCEDURE. NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURIES. NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE NOTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 661328 | A'SCOPE, A'CLAVE, HD, 4MM X 70° | ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC | NBH | SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. | BBK 1065674 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |