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| Catalog Number |
72200616S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/29/2026
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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).H11:this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known inherent device and/or procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alter the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, during a knee arthroscopy, a dyonics powermax handpiece was overheating.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a similar s+n back-up.No further complications were reported.There are no concerns regarding the patient's health status.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10 h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed no issues.A functional evaluation was performed on the returned device and found a faulty handpiece motor, and a high electrical current.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 component failure.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include a short in the power cord.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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