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

Catalog Number 72200616

Device Problem Power Problem (3010)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 01/01/1901

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 observed no issues.A functional evaluation revealed a blade stall.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 concluded this was a repeat issue.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause has been associated with a mechanical component failure.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.

Event Description

It was reported that, the "mdu powermax elite shaver" was not working.It is unknown if the event happened during surgery.Therefore, no patient involvement or surgical complications could be confirmed.No further information is available.Results of investigation have concluded that this unit had a blade stall which makes it a reportable event.

• 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
• MDR Report Key: 10498142
• MDR Text Key: 207292442
• Report Number: 1643264-2020-01066
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/05/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/05/2020
• 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: 07/22/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/27/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1