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

Catalog Number 72200616

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Protective Measures Problem (3015)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 05/28/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device, intended for use in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection was performed on the product and no issues were observed.A functional evaluation revealed a blade stall error.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause has been associated with a mechanical component failure.A review of the device history records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review found related failures.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include corrosion in the gearbox/motor assembly from cleaning and sterilization methods and the chemicals involved over a period of time or one or more of the motor phases shorting out.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

Event Description

It was reported that the buttons of the mdu were not working.No case involved.Results of investigation have concluded that this unit displayed a blade stall error which makes it a reportable event.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

• 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: 10344590
• MDR Text Key: 201080801
• Report Number: 1643264-2020-00721
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• 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,user faci
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/30/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/30/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200616
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/08/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/20/2020
• 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