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

Model Number 72200616

Device Problem Complete Blockage (1094)

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

Event Date 07/22/2020

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. 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. No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

Event Description

It was reported that the shaver was clogging. It is unknown if the event happened during a procedure, no delay was reported and there was backup available. No patient injuries reported. Results of investigation have concluded that this unit had a motor stalled 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: 11665847
• MDR Text Key: 247683304
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-01396
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer

Reporter Occupation

• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/14/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

0 Patients were Involved in the Event:

• Date FDA Received: 04/14/2021
• 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?: Yes

Is the Reporter a Health Professional?

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/07/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No Answer Provided

Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?

Type of Device Usage