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

Model Number 72200616

Device Problem Sticking (1597)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.A visual inspection was performed on the product and no issue was observed.A functional evaluation revealed a stuck button.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause has been associated with a mechanical component failure.Factors that could have contributed to the event include a buildup of corrosion/debris around the spring from cleaning chemical fluid ingression over time.

Event Description

It was reported that one of the mdu hand control shaver buttons is stuck.No injuries or complications were reported.

• Brand Name: MOTOR DRIVE UNIT, HAND CNTRL, PWRMX EL
• Type of Device: SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107 6512
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107 6512
• Manufacturer Contact: jim gonzales ; 7000 w william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735
• MDR Report Key: 6870826
• MDR Text Key: 86442736
• Report Number: 1643264-2017-00548
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010555472
• UDI-Public: (01)03596010555472
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Medical Equipment Company Technician/Representative
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/15/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/15/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 72200616
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200616
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/17/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/13/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1