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

Catalog Number 72200616

Device Problem Electrical Shorting (2926)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 07/24/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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 blade stall error and overheating when power cord was bent near strain relief.Power cord assembly grew warm during testing.After troubleshooting, the cause of blade stall and overheating was observed to be a defective power cord assembly.A visual inspection was performed on the power cords external covering and a large kink was observed near strain relief.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.A review of the device history records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.

Event Description

It was reported that when the device was plugged in, it short circuited.There was no case involved.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 blade stall error and overheating when power cord was bent near strain relief.Power cord assembly grew warm during testing.After troubleshooting, the cause of blade stall and overheating was observed to be a defective power cord assembly.A visual inspection was performed on the power cords external covering and a large kink was observed near strain relief.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.A review of the device history records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.

• 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 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123585706
• MDR Report Key: 7797852
• MDR Text Key: 117718242
• Report Number: 1643264-2018-00625
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/20/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/20/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 72200616
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/15/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/20/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1