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Smith & Nephew, Inc. · DYONICS 5.5 MM ELITE ACROMIONIZER STRAIGHT DISPOSABLE BURRS, BROWN, 10000 MAXIMUM RPM, PACKAGED 6 PER BOX, STERILE · Class 1

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010578037), received between Jun 30, 2021 and Apr 27, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Flaked” (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. 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

  • Flaked1
  • Material Fragmentation1
  • Melted1
  • Noise, Audible1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 27, 2026Material Fragmentation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A SURGERY, THERE WERE FLECKS OF METAL COMING OFF THE ACROMIONIZER INTO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, USING AN EQUIVALENT SN BACK UP DEVICE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A DELAY. THE PIECES WERE REMOVED USING SUCTION. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25010221 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 3, 2023Melted; Noise, Audible; Melted; Noise, Audible

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DYONICS BURR MADE A STRANGE NOISE WHEN IT OPERATED, AND THE TIP OF THE BURR MELTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH DELAY GREATER THAN 30 MINUTE USING A S+N BACK UP DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17455628 ↗
  • InjuryJun 30, 2021Flaked; Flaked

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE INSTRUMENTS INSIDE THE PATIENT IN AN ARTHROSCOPY, THE BLADE SHREDDED OFF, THEY MANAGED TO REMOVE THE DEBRIS BUT THE INNER BLADES SEEMED TO BECOME STUCK AND THEREFORE WAS UNABLE TO ROTATE. ALL REMAINING MATERIAL WAS REMOVED FROM SURGICAL SITE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A S+N BACK-UP DEVICE. NO SIGNIFICANT DELAY WAS REPORTED, AND NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12096013 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.