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N/A 72204092Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · OSCILLATING SAW · Class 1

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885554033236), received between Sep 28, 2020 and Aug 9, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Corroded” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Corroded1
  • Material Fragmentation1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 9, 2021Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING TKA PROCEDURE, WHEN THE SPECIALIST WAS MAKING THE CUT WITH THE OSCILLATING, IN THE FEMORAL NECK, INSIDE THE PATIENT, THE OSCILLATING SAW WAS DISASSEMBLED FROM THE PORT WHERE IT RECEIVES THE BATTERY, UPON CONTACT WITH THE BONE, IT FELL APART AND NO PARTS FELL INTO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED WITH A COMPETITOR DEVICE. SURGICAL DELAY LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 30 MINUTES. PATIENT INJURIES WERE NOT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12298253 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2020Corroded; Corroded

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW HAS A UNSPECIFIED FAILURE. IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THE EVENT HAPPENED DURING SURGERY AND IF THERE WAS A PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE. RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT DURING VISUAL ASSESSMENT THE OSCILLATING SAW HAD INTERNAL CORROSION WHICH MAKES IT A REPORTABLE EVENT. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 10592548 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.