MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SVCE REPL MDU CNTRL PWRMX ELITE; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number 72200616SR

Device Problem Overheating of Device (1437)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the motor drive unit took a high temperature when connected to the console.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: ¿the reported device was received for evaluation.It was determined the device did not contribute to the reported event.A visual inspection found no issues.A functional evaluation revealed no issues.No overheating was noted.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.The complaint was not confirmed, and the root cause could not be determined since the reported malfunction could not be duplicated during the product evaluation process.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.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.¿.

• Brand Name: SVCE REPL MDU CNTRL PWRMX ELITE
• 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: 13002440
• MDR Text Key: 282729728
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-02472
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CI
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/19/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/14/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200616SR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/08/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/18/2022
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1