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RENOVATION 71369200Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · RONGEUR 200MM WITH TEETH · Class 1

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

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 03596010406408), received between Apr 14, 2019 and Mar 14, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Defective Component1
  • Fracture1
  • Material Twisted/Bent1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
  • No Consequences Or Impact 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 14, 2026Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A THR, THE TIP OF ONE (1) RONGEUR 200MM W/TEETH BROKE. THE PIECE THAT CLAMPS DOWN WAS BENT 15-20° TO ONE SIDE. NO PIECES BROKE OFF INTO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING THE SAME DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24600347 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 14, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A CEMENT DRILL 4.5MM ((B)(4)) BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT, A RONGEUR 300MM WITH TEETH ((B)(4)) AND A RONGEUR 200MM WITH TEETH ((B)(4)) ARE BROKEN. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED OR IF THERE WAS ANY DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13002426 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 23, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RONGEUR 200MM W/TEETH HAS THE TEETH BROKEN. NO CASE INVOLVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 10888741 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 14, 2019Defective Component; Defective Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE THE TEETH ARE SPREADING WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED. NO INJURIES OR DELAYS REPORTED. NO MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8512583 ↗

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