NA 7205313Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 4.5 MM INCISOR STRAIGHT BLADES, POWER/EP-1, LIME GREEN, PACKAGED 6 PER BOX, STERILE · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 10
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010251411), received between Sep 6, 2018 and Jan 9, 2026 — classified as 10 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (7 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
- Break7
- Material Too Rigid or Stiff2
- Delivered as Unsterile Product1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Material Fragmentation1
- Packaging Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions8
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 9, 2026Delivered as Unsterile Product; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE A SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE INCISOR BLADE 4.5 BLADE'S STERILITY WAS COMPROMISED DUE TO ITS PRIMARY CONTAINER WAS BROKEN (OPEN). THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A SIMILAR S+N BACK UP PRODUCT. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24026695 ↗MalfunctionMar 14, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN LCA PROCEDURE , THE INCISOR BLADE BROKE. THE BROKEN DEVICE WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. THERE WAS A DELAY OF 5 MINUTES AND NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18908639 ↗MalfunctionMar 12, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY, THE 'BLADE' DISASSEMBLED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH NO DELAY USING A S+N BACK UP DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. THE PATIENT'S HEALTH CONDITION IS STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13743371 ↗MalfunctionApr 20, 2021Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, INTERNAL TO THE PATIENT, THE MOTOR DRIVE UNIT WAS NOT WORKING AND THE BLADE WAS SHEDDING METAL. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT DELAY USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11698512 ↗MalfunctionJan 26, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INCISORS BLADES WERE DAMAGED. NO CASE REPORTED; THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11228718 ↗MalfunctionJan 26, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INCISORS BLADES WERE DAMAGED. NO CASE REPORTED; THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11228713 ↗MalfunctionJan 26, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INCISORS BLADES WERE DAMAGED. NO CASE REPORTED; THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11228710 ↗MalfunctionJan 25, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INCISOR BLADE WAS DAMAGED. NO CASE REPORTED; THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11221356 ↗MalfunctionSep 6, 2018Break; Material Too Rigid or Stiff
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WAS USING THE BLADE FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND THEN IT STARTED TO SHEARING AND THE INSIDE OF THE SHAVER BLADE SHAFT BECAME REALLY STIFF AND COULDNT BE EASILY PULLED APART TO BE CLEANED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7851796 ↗MalfunctionSep 6, 2018Break; Material Too Rigid or Stiff
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WAS USING THE BLADE FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND THEN IT STARTED TO SHEARING AND THE INSIDE OF THE SHAVER BLADE SHAFT BECAME REALLY STIFF AND COULDN'T BE EASILY PULLED APART TO BE CLEANED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7851795 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.