MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. RFB MDU HAND CNTRL PWRMX EL; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	72200616F
Medical Device Problem Codes	Overheating of Device (1437); Noise, Audible (3273)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/03/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the mdu hand control presented engine wear, heating, sound and vibration.No case reported; therefore, no patient was involved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.It was determined the device contributed to the reported event.A visual inspection found a broken lanyard.A functional evaluation revealed a handpiece sensor fault.When tested with the footswitch, a blade stall error and overheating of the housing was found.Further evaluation revealed the drive fork was stiff when rotated.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 found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failures were documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.The complaint of overheating was confirmed, and the root cause was associated with a mechanical component failure.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.This can be the result of gearbox corrosion caused by cleaning and sterilization methods and the chemicals involved.The handpiece sensor fault was confirmed, and the root cause has been associated with an electrical component failure.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include a failure of the reed switch or damage on the hall board which may contribute to a short circuit.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: RFB MDU HAND CNTRL PWRMX EL
• Common Device Name: 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: 13872861
• Report Number: 1643264-2022-00101
• Device Sequence Number: 4691550
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010601209
• UDI-Public: 03596010601209
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CS
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/28/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72200616F
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200616F
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/25/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown