| Catalog Number |
72201500 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Corroded (1131); Overheating of Device (1437); Noise, Audible (3273)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/10/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during an unknown procedure, the dyonics powermini was overheated.Surgery was completed with a smith and nephew back-up device instead.There was no surgical delay, and no further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed on the exterior of product and no physical damage was observed.A functional evaluation was performed on the returned device and a noisy motor was found further evaluation revealed a corroded gearbox.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 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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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