NA 72200723Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 5.5 MM ELITE ABRADER STRAIGHT DISPOSABLE BURRS, BLACK, 10000 MAXIMUM RPM, PACKAGED 6 PER BOX, STERILE · Class 1
- 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 03596010578013), received between Aug 23, 2017 and Aug 7, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries, 2 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Flaked2
- Material Fragmentation1
- Metal Shedding Debris1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient3
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 7, 2024Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE THE DYONICS ABRADER BURR HAD EXCESSIVE METAL FLAKING. THE FLAKED VISIBLE MATERIAL WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT WITH SUCTION. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19927965 ↗InjuryAug 24, 2020Flaked; Flaked
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THE DYONICS 5.5MM ELITE ABRADER BURR WAS SHOWING METAL DEBRIS IN THE JOINT AND RUBBING ON THE INSIDE SHAFT OF THE BLADE; THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT 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
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10445588 ↗InjuryAug 24, 2020Flaked; Flaked
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THE DYONICS 5.5MM ELITE ABRADER BURR WAS SHOWING METAL DEBRIS IN THE JOINT AND RUBBING ON THE INSIDE SHAFT OF THE BLADE; THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT 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.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10445528 ↗MalfunctionAug 23, 2017Metal Shedding Debris
IT WAS REPORTED THAT METAL SHAVINGS CAME OFF THE BURR. ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. NO PATIENT INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6813063 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.