MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MOTOR DRIVE UNIT, HAND CNTRL, PWRMX EL; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 72200616

Device Problem Failure to Shut Off (2939)

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

Event Date 12/12/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the mdu was not turning off.No case was reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection found no issues.A functional evaluation revealed no problems.Product passed all functional tests.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 was not determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the product evaluation process.Factors that can contribute to the reported event include a buildup of corrosion/debris around the spring from cleaning chemical fluid ingression over time.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: MOTOR DRIVE UNIT, HAND CNTRL, PWRMX EL
• Type of Device: SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 16183919
• MDR Text Key: 307586722
• Report Number: 1643264-2023-00036
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010555472
• UDI-Public: 03596010555472
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/20/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/17/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72200616
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200616
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/19/2023
• 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