NA 72201514Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · DYONICS 3.5 MM INCISOR PLUS ELITE BLADES, 7 CM LENGTH, SAGE GREEN, PACKAGED 6 PER BOX, STERILE · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010624932), received between Aug 15, 2023 and Apr 23, 2024 — classified as 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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Flaked1
- Material Fragmentation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 23, 2024Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A KNEE ARTHROSCOPY, THERE WERE METAL SHAVINGS OR FRAGMENTS NOTED WHILE USING THE INCISOR PLUS ELITE. ALL FRAGMENTS REMOVED BY SUCTION. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY USING THE SAME FAULTY DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19169446 ↗MalfunctionAug 15, 2023Flaked; Flaked
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY, WHEN THE INCISOR BLADE WAS ATTACHED TO A SHAVER HANDPIECE AND ROTATED, METAL POWDER OF THE BLADE FELL INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17552683 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.