DYONICSRecalls & reported problems across all models
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 22 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 138
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 19
- Recalls
- 0
We found 22 models of DYONICS by Smith & Nephew, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 138 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Aug 25, 2017 and Apr 19, 2026 — classified as 19 injuries, 119 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Jam” (14 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported DYONICS problems
Device problems
- Mechanical Jam14
- Break13
- Physical Resistance/Sticking13
- Overheating of Device12
- Material Fragmentation10
- Flaked8
- Metal Shedding Debris7
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions62
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient52
- No Patient Involvement14
- No Information4
- Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque2
- Foreign Body In Patient2
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding2
- Injury2
DYONICS models
22 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- DYONICS 7205396ARTHROSCOPE28 reports
- DYONICS 7205326SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES27 reports
- DYONICS 7205357SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES19 reports
- DYONICS 72203127SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES14 reports
- DYONICS 7205306SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES9 reports
- DYONICS 72205292SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES7 reports
- DYONICS 7205396SArthroscope6 reports
- DYONICS 72203131SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES4 reports
- DYONICS 72205106SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES4 reports
- DYONICS 7205841ARTHROSCOPE4 reports
- DYONICS 7209391SSAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES3 reports
- DYONICS 72204114INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT2 reports
- DYONICS 7205399ARTHROSCOPE2 reports
- DYONICS 72203132SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- DYONICS 72204127INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT1 report
- DYONICS 72204114SINSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT1 report
- DYONICS 7205357SRSAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- DYONICS 72205108SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- DYONICS 7205470SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- DYONICS 7205841SArthroscope1 report
- DYONICS 7209335SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- DYONICS 7209075SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES1 report
Recent DYONICS adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 19, 2026Flaked; Melted
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING RESECTION OF THE ACETABULAR RIM IN A HIP ARTHROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, THE ABRADER BURR CEASED TO WORK AND UPON REMOVAL FROM THE HANDPIECE, THE HUB OF THE BURR WAS MELTED. THE HANDPIECE WAS NOT AFFECTED. AN INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED TO REMOVE BLUE PARTICULATE DEBRIS FROM THE JOINT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITH A 2 MINUTE DELAY, USING AN EQUIVALENT S+N BACK-UP. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24921352 ↗MalfunctionFeb 3, 2026Break; Material Twisted/Bent; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE 4.0MM PLATINUM FLYER BLADE'S JAW WAS DEFECTIVE AS THE BLADES DID NOT FIT AND ROTATE SMOOTHLY INTO EACH OTHER. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED OR IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION CONCLUDED THAT THE INNER BLADE IS DEFORMED AND FRACTURED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24248750 ↗MalfunctionFeb 3, 2026Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A PROCEDURE, WHILE USING AN ACROMIONIZER 4.0 EP-1 DSPL BL A SMALL AMOUNT OF METAL DEBRIS FELL OFF. THE DEBRIS WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SALINE. THE BLADE WAS REPLACED. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A DELAY, AND NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24247359 ↗MalfunctionDec 8, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A LEFT HIP ARTHROSCOPY, A DYONICS ABRADER BURR BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT; THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO COME FROM THE BLUE PLASTIC PORTION AT THE BASE OF THE BURR, WHICH CONNECTED TO THE HANDPIECE. THERE WAS BLUE PLASTIC FRAGMENTS WERE FOUND INSIDE THE PATIENT; THE FRAGMENTS WERE CLEANED FROM THE PATIENT USING A SHAVER AND SUCTION. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITH A DELAY OF 10 MINUTES, USING AN EQUIVALENT SN BACK-UP. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23750594 ↗MalfunctionDec 2, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY, A DYONICS ABRADER BURR BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT; THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO COME FROM THE BLUE PLASTIC PORTION AT THE BASE OF THE BURRS, WHICH CONNECTED TO THE HANDPIECE. THERE WAS BLUE PLASTIC FRAGMENTS WERE FOUND INSIDE THE PATIENT; THE FRAGMENTS WERE CLEANED FROM THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITH A DELAY OF 10 MINUTES, USING AN EQUIVALENT SN BACK-UP. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23700959 ↗MalfunctionNov 5, 2025Crack; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Crack; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SHOULDER CLEANING PROCEDURE, THE ACROMIONIZER BLADE BECAME SEPARATED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE; THE INNER BLADE CAME OUT AND WAS UNABLE TO FUNCTION AS A GRINDING HEAD. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED USING AN EQUIVALENT S+N BACKUP AFTER A SURGICAL DELAY GREATER THAN 30 MIN. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23479560 ↗MalfunctionOct 17, 2025Flaked; Flaked
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY, WHEN USING A 3.5 MM INCISOR BLADE, THE DOCTOR OBSERVED TINY METAL PARTICLES FLOATING AROUND AND EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THE BLADE. THE METAL PARTICLES WERE REMOVED USING SUCTION AND SALINE FLUSH. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED WITHOUT ANY SURGICAL DELAY USING AN EQUIVALENT S+N BACK-UP. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. THE PATIENT IS HEALTHY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23324460 ↗MalfunctionSep 5, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, WHEN THE DOCTOR WAS USING THE ACROMIONIZER, THERE WAS A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. AFTER REMOVING THE INSERT, THE NURSES DISCOVERED THE INSERT WAS BROKEN WITH SHARDS REMAINING IN THE SHAVER HANDPIECE. PREVIOUSLY WHEN USING THE HANDPIECE WITH 4.5MM BONE CUTTER, THERE WAS NO ISSUE. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED USING A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK UP DEVICE. THERE WAS A DELAY OF 1-30 MIN. ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A DELAY. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22984188 ↗MalfunctionSep 5, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, WHEN THE DOCTOR WAS USING THE ACROMIONIZER, THERE WAS A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. AFTER REMOVING THE INSERT, THE NURSES DISCOVERED THE INSERT WAS BROKEN WITH SHARDS REMAINING IN THE SHAVER HANDPIECE. IT WAS THEN SWITCHED TO ANOTHER HANDPIECE WITH THE SAME INSERT, BUT THERE IS STILL SQUEAKING SOUND UNTIL 1 MINUTE INTO BURRING. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED USING THE SAME DEVICE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A DELAY. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22978600 ↗MalfunctionJun 22, 2025Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY, THE LEFT FOOT OF THE FOOTSWITCH STUCK, NOT ALLOWING THE SHAVER TO TURN OFF AFTER USAGE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING AN S+N BACKUP DEVICE. THERE WAS A ONE-MINUTE DELAY. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22304619 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2025Flaked; Flaked
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE THE PLATINUM BONECUTTER HAD METAL SHAVINGS/DEBRIS. ALL THE SHRED MATERIAL WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT WITH OSCILLATION MODE IN THE SHAVER. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A BACK-UP DEVICE. THERE WAS A DELAY OF 1-5 MINUTES AND NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22155376 ↗MalfunctionJun 4, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY PROCEDURE, THE EXTERNAL SLEEVE OF ONE INCISOR PLUS PLAT BLADES WERE COMING OUT WHILE IN USE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A BACK-UP DEVICE AVAILABLE OR IF THERE WAS A DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22145342 ↗MalfunctionMay 27, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY PROCEDURE, THE EXTERNAL SLEEVE OF TWO (2) INCISOR PLUS PLAT BLADES WERE COMING OUT WHILE IN USE. ALL FRAGMENTS WERE RETRIEVED FROM PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY, USING A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK UP DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22090494 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2025Delivered as Unsterile Product; Packaging Problem; Delivered as Unsterile Product; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SET UP, THE SEALED PACKAGING OF THE ACROMIONIZER BLADE WAS DAMAGED AND DEFORMED, AND THE STERILE BARRIER WAS COMPROMISED. THERE WAS A BACK-UP DEVICE AVAILABLE, AND NO DELAY WAS REPORTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21318323 ↗MalfunctionJan 8, 2025Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE, METAL PIECES FELL OFF THE BURR BARREL. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH A BACK-UP DEVICE INSTEAD. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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