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

Catalog Number	72205321
Medical Device Problem Codes	Self-Activation or Keying (1557); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/17/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a knee arthroscopy, a platinum handpiece would not turn off and it was stuck.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using the same device.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference (b)(4).H2: additional information: h6: medical device problem code.H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection revealed a stuck suction control valve handle.Unable to test suction due to stuck suction control valve handle.It's noted that the returned device's motor and motor housing worked as intended.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 and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.The root cause has been associated with a component failure.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include a buildup of corrosion/debris around the spring from cleaning chemical fluid ingression over time.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: 25221349
• Report Number: 1643264-2026-00177
• Device Sequence Number: 10073483
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556786918
• UDI-Public: 885556786918
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/18/2026

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
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/08/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/23/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2026
• 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