NA 72200095Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · DYONICS 3.5 MM INCISOR PLUS ELITE STRAIGHT DISPOSABLE BLADES, POWER/EP-1, WHITE, PACKAGED 6 PER BOX, STERILE · Class 1
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010555694), received between Aug 16, 2017 and Jan 13, 2020 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Flaked” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Flaked2
- Material Separation1
- Metal Shedding Debris1
- Noise, Audible1
- Smoking1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 13, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, WHEN THE INCISOR PLUS ELITE BLADE WAS ACTIVATED, METAL FLAKES MADE FROM THE INNER BLADE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT DELAY USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. 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 Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9583195 ↗MalfunctionJan 13, 2020Flaked; Flaked
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE, WHEN THE BLADE WAS ACTIVATED, METAL FLAKES WERE MADE FROM THE INNER BLADE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A BACKUP DEVICE WITH NO PATIENT INJURIES OR DELAY REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9580620 ↗MalfunctionNov 5, 2019Flaked; Flaked
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY THE SHAVER BLADE EXPELLED SOME METAL DEBRIS UPON ACTIVATION, IT WAS NOTICED A SQUEAKY SOUND UPON ASSESSMENT. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS AN AVAILABLE BACK-UP DEVICE OR A SIGNIFICANT DELAY DURING THE PROCEDURE. 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 Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9281524 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2019Smoking; Noise, Audible
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BLADE MADE A NOISE AND RELEASED SMOKE. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT DELAY USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. NO PATIENT INJURY OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8542065 ↗MalfunctionAug 16, 2017Metal Shedding Debris
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE BLADE WAS ACTIVATED, METAL FLAKES SHED FROM THE INNER BLADE. NO PATIENT INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6799364 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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