MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. DYONICS 5.5MM ELITE ACROMIOBLASTER BURR; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	72200731
Medical Device Problem Code	Flaked (1246)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	10/20/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopic surgery, when using the acromioblaster burr on full forward, an extremely loud high pitch screeching sound appeared.Like the metal was grinding.Metal fragments were present, although the malfunction occurred outside the patient.The procedure was completed without significant delay using a back-up device.No patient injury or other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device, used in treatment, was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.Microscopic inspection of the burr revealed worn cutting edges and flakes in the cannula.A functional evaluation revealed a loud high pitch noise when the burr was operated in forward and reverse.The complaint was confirmed.Factors which could have contributed to the reported event include contact with a metallic object, excessive side-loading, or operating the device without proper irrigation.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.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 an isolated event.

• Brand Name: DYONICS 5.5MM ELITE ACROMIOBLASTER BURR
• Common Device Name: SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 130 forbes blvd.; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 10871478
• Report Number: 1219602-2020-01882
• Device Sequence Number: 19833995
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010578099
• UDI-Public: 03596010578099
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NM
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/21/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/05/2025
• Device Model Number: 72200731
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200731
• Device Lot Number: 50888810
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/19/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/21/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1