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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MOT DR UNIT, HNDCONT POWERMAX ELITE; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
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| Model Number |
72200872S |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
04/25/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported an overheating of the device.The cord smoked during the case, it was promptly exchanged with another one.There was no patient harm or injury, it only delayed the case long enough to get the other shaver.A backup device was available to complete the procedure with a minor delay.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed on the exterior of product and no physical damage was observed.There was a relationship found between the returned device and the reported incident.Mdu failed functional tests with motor stall error and overheating.Power cord assembly grew warm during testing.After troubleshooting, the cause of motor stall and overheating was observed to be a defective power cord assembly.A visual inspection was performed on the power cords external covering and no damage was observed.It was determined that the power cord has shorted or open internal wiring.Motor and hall board were tested and passed functional testing.The complaint investigation has concluded that this unit has succumbed to physical damage to power cord.Factors which can contribute to a shorted power cord include rolling a heavy cart over the cord or excessive bending of the cord.
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