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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

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

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.