PLATINUM 72205734Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PLATINUM MDU BF · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556887165), received between Jun 21, 2026 and Jun 24, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Self-Activation or Keying” (4 reports).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Self-Activation or Keying4
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 24, 2026Self-Activation or Keying
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE AN ARTHROSCOPIC JOINT REPAIR, ONE PLATINUM MDU BF TURNED ON BY ITSELF WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED BY EITHER HAND OR FOOT CONTROLS. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO DELAY. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25616856 ↗MalfunctionJun 22, 2026Self-Activation or Keying
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE AN ARTHROSCOPIC JOINT REPAIR, ONE (1) PLATINUM MDU BF TURNED ON BY ITSELF WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED BY EITHER HAND OR FOOT CONTROLS. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO DELAY. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25572971 ↗MalfunctionJun 21, 2026Self-Activation or Keying
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE AN ARTHROSCOPIC JOINT REPAIR, THE PLATINUM MDU BF TURNED ON BY ITSELF WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED BY EITHER HAND OR FOOT CONTROLS. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO DELAY. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25572636 ↗MalfunctionJun 21, 2026Self-Activation or Keying
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE AN ARTHROSCOPIC JOINT REPAIR, ONE (1) PLATINUM MDU BF TURNED ON BY ITSELF WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED BY EITHER HAND OR FOOT CONTROLS. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO DELAY. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25572609 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.