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

Model Number 72200616

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/10/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was no relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection was performed on the product and observed a broken lanyard.A functional evaluation revealed a handpiece stall error.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 not verified and the root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the product evaluation process.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

Event Description

It was reported that during a procedure, the motor drive unit had a handpiece sensor fault.The procedure was completed with the same device and no significant delay or patient injuries were reported.Results of investigation have concluded that this unit displayed a hand piece stall error 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
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 10801574
• MDR Text Key: 215080898
• Report Number: 1643264-2020-01715
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010555472
• UDI-Public: 03596010555472
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CS
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/06/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Model Number: 72200616
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200616
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/16/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/30/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/06/2020
• 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