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

Model Number	72200616F
Medical Device Problem Codes	Corroded (1131); Overheating of Device (1437); Noise, Audible (3273)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, the dyonics powermax shaver handpiece device was running hot.The problem was noticed during use, no delay or further complications were reported, and the procedure was finished with a smith and nephew back up device.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: 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 relationship found between the device and the reported event.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 failure was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.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.This can be the result of 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.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: h2: additional information: h6: medical device problem code.H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed a discolored cable.Discolored cable is a cosmetic issue that does not affect device functionality and it is not related to the alleged failure.A functional evaluation was performed on the returned device and a noisy motor was found.Further evaluation revealed a corroded gearbox.No overheating noted.These findings have been determined to be related to the reported event.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found no similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.The root cause was associated with a mechanical component failure.Factors that could have contributed to the failure 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.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: 15123224
• Report Number: 1643264-2022-00263
• Device Sequence Number: 17576859
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010601209
• UDI-Public: 03596010601209
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MS
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/30/2024

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: 07/08/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/30/2022; 01/29/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/28/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/31/2022; 01/30/2024
• 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