SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MOTOR DRIVE UNIT HAND CNTRL PWRMX EL; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
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Model Number 72200616 |
Device Problem
Overheating of Device (1437)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/11/2021 |
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 use instruments outside patient in an arthroscopy, the motor drive unit was getting really hot.The procedure was completed with a s+n back-up device.No delay was reported, and no patient complications were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information in a2, a3 and a4.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.There was no way to determine if the device contributed to the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed.Factors which can contribute to overheating include a blade stall condition that will result in increased current draw from the control unit which will heat the motor and hand piece housing.Factors which can contribute to a blade stall condition includes gearbox corrosion caused by cleaning and sterilization methods and the chemicals involved.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat event.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the motor drive unit was getting really hot.The procedure was completed with a s+n back-up device.No delay was reported, and no patient complications were reported.
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