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Smith & Nephew, Inc. · DYONICS 4.0 MM ELITE ACROMIOBLASTER STRAIGHT DISPOSABLE BURRS, SAGE GREEN, 10000 MAXIMUM RPM, PACKAGED 6 PER BOX, STERILE · Class 1

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010578082), received between Feb 25, 2019 and Jul 26, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Noise, Audible” (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

  • Noise, Audible2
  • Material Twisted/Bent1
  • Melted1
  • Overheating of Device1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Information1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJul 26, 2023Melted; Noise, Audible; Melted; Noise, Audible

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE ACROMIOBLASTER BURR MADE WEIRD NOISES DURING USE, AND THE TERMINAL MELTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DELAY GREATER THAN 30 MINUTES USING A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK UP DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17397732 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 22, 2020Overheating of Device; Material Twisted/Bent; Overheating of Device; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE TIP OF BURR WAS BENT WHEN THE BLADE WAS USING IT. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A DELAY OR HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED. NO PATIENT INJURY OR OTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION HAVE SHOWN THAT THE DEVICE OVERHEATED WHICH MAKES IT A REPORTABLE EVENT. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 10566559 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 25, 2019Noise, Audible

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE BLADE MADE A NOISE WHEN THE DEVICE WAS ROTATING. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT USING THE DEVICE. DELAY OR PATIENT INJURIES WERE NOT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8368958 ↗

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