SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MOTOR DRIVE UNIT HAND CNTRL PWRMX EL; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
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Model Number 72200616 |
Device Problem
Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
Forced Expiratory Volume Decreased (2430)
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Event Date 05/16/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the set up before a knee/shoulder arthroscopy the motor drive unit handpiece was not working, it seems to be stuck.No patient injuries or delay reported.Smith and nephew back-up device was available to complete the surgery.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference:(b)(4).The reported device, intended for use in treatment, was received for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed on the product and no issue was observed.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.Product failed functional testing with blade stall error and overheating.Cause of overheating and errors is a corroded motor/gearbox.The gearbox was found to be jammed.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause has been determined to be corrosion of the motor and gearbox assembly.A blade stall condition will result in increased current draw from the control unit which will heat the motor and hand piece housing.Factors which can contribute to gearbox corrosion include cleaning and sterilization methods and the chemicals involved.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.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.
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