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

Model Number 72200616

Device Problems Failure to Power Up (1476); Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 01/07/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4). 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 jammed motor/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 motor drive unit, hand cntrl, pwrmx el did not turn on. No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement. Results of investigation have concluded that this unit had a jammed motor/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: 11398313
• MDR Text Key: 234227761
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-00849
• 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: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/02/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

0 Patients were Involved in the Event:

• Date FDA Received: 03/02/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes

Device Operator

• Device Model Number: 72200616
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200616
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/14/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/26/2021
• 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: Unkown