NA 7205311Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 5.5 MM SYNOVATOR STRAIGHT BLADES, POWER/EP-1, MELON YELLOW, PACKAGED 6 PER BOX, STERILE · 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 03596010251398), received between Sep 21, 2018 and Sep 11, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Disintegration” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Disintegration1
- Packaging Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 11, 2024Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SET UP, WHEN THE NEW BOX OF SYNOVATOR BLADES WAS OPENED, ONE OF THE OUTER PACKAGES WAS DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20190422 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2018Material Disintegration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TINY SPECS OF METAL DID GRIND OUT OF THE DEVICE INTO THE JOINT. NO PATIENT INJURY OR SIGNIFICANT DELAY WERE REPORTED. A BACK UP WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7898989 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.