SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. MOTOR DRIVE UNIT NON-HAND CNTL PWRMX; SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
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Catalog Number 72200616 |
Device Problems
Overheating of Device (1437); Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure (3023)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 05/05/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the surgeon was performing arthroscopic acromioplasty, whilst using dyonics powermax elite, the handpiece stopped working,they tried to get it to work but it appeared there was a problem with the motor mechanism and handpiece was heating up.No patent injury was reported.It is unknown if there was a procedure delay or a backup device available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.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.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this evaluation will be reopened for investigation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Correct part number: 72200616.
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