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DYONICS 7205841Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · DYONICS POWER CONTROL UNIT · Class 2

All models of DYONICS (22)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010406200), received between Feb 8, 2019 and Mar 20, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Display or Visual Feedback Problem” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • No Apparent Adverse Event2
  • Display or Visual Feedback Problem1
  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem1
  • Electrical Shorting1
  • Smoking1
  • Unexpected Shutdown1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 20, 2023Smoking; Unexpected Shutdown; Smoking; Unexpected Shutdown

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE, WHILE USING THE DYONICS POWER CONTROL UNIT SMOKE CAME OUT AND IT TURNED OFF. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED; HOWEVER, NO SURGICAL DELAY WAS REPORTED. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16578553 ↗
  • InjuryMar 1, 2022Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Electrical Shorting; No Apparent Adverse Event; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Electrical Shorting; No Apparent Adverse Event

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY, THE DYONICS POWER CONTROL UNIT DID NOT WORK AND DID NOT LIGHT UP. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOOTPEDAL DID NOT WORK EITHER WHEN CONNECTED TO IT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A SIGNIFICANT DELAY (40 MINUTES) USING AN UNKNOWN COMPETITOR DEVICE. NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13636449 ↗
  • InjuryJan 7, 2021No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY THE CONTROL UNIT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT A SIGNIFICANT DELAY. A COMPETITOR DEVICE WAS USED. NO PATIENT INJURY OR 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 11130810 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 8, 2019Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE POWER BOARD HAS BLOW RENDERING THE MACHINE INOPERABLE. NO BACKUP DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE; THEREFORE, THE PROCEDURE WAS NOT COMPLETED AS INTENDED. THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY GREATER THAN 30 MINUTES; NO PATIENT INJURIES OR COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8322901 ↗

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