MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. PLATINUM HANDPIECE; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	72205321
Medical Device Problem Code	Overheating of Device (1437)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/10/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an unspecified procedure, a platinum handpiece got hot.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a similar s+n back-up product.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed on the exterior of the device and no physical damage was observed.A functional evaluation revealed a blade stall error and the device grew warm.Further evaluation revealed a defective power cord.It was determined that the power cord has shorted internal wiring.It was also noted device ma was above 960.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 which can contribute to the reported event 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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: PLATINUM HANDPIECE
• 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 ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 24723347
• Report Number: 1643264-2026-00120
• Device Sequence Number: 13345116
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556786918
• UDI-Public: 885556786918
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/07/2026

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 Catalogue Number: 72205321
• 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: 03/10/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/30/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/30/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/07/2026
• 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