PLATINUMRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 2 models of PLATINUM by Smith & Nephew, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 122 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jul 28, 2023 and Jun 24, 2026 — classified as 122 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Overheating of Device” (98 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

Most reported PLATINUM problems

PLATINUM models

2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• PLATINUM 72205321

  SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
  118 reports
• PLATINUM 72205734

  SAW, POWERED, AND ACCESSORIES
  4 reports

Recent PLATINUM adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJun 24, 2026Self-Activation or Keying

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE AN ARTHROSCOPIC JOINT REPAIR, ONE PLATINUM MDU BF TURNED ON BY ITSELF WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED BY EITHER HAND OR FOOT CONTROLS. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO DELAY. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25616856 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 22, 2026Self-Activation or Keying

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE AN ARTHROSCOPIC JOINT REPAIR, ONE (1) PLATINUM MDU BF TURNED ON BY ITSELF WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED BY EITHER HAND OR FOOT CONTROLS. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO DELAY. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25572971 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 21, 2026Self-Activation or Keying

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE AN ARTHROSCOPIC JOINT REPAIR, THE PLATINUM MDU BF TURNED ON BY ITSELF WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED BY EITHER HAND OR FOOT CONTROLS. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO DELAY. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25572636 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 21, 2026Self-Activation or Keying

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE AN ARTHROSCOPIC JOINT REPAIR, ONE (1) PLATINUM MDU BF TURNED ON BY ITSELF WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED BY EITHER HAND OR FOOT CONTROLS. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO DELAY. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25572609 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 3, 2026Overheating of Device; Unexpected Shutdown

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PLATINUM HANDPIECE OVERHEATED AND STOPPED WORKING. IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THIS PROBLEM WAS NOTICED IN A SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT OR NOT; THEREFORE, PATIENT INVOLVEMENT HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25386363 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 31, 2026Overheating of Device; Unexpected Shutdown

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PLATINUM HANDPIECE OVERHEATED AND STOPPED WORKING. IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THIS PROBLEM WAS NOTICED IN A SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT OR NOT; THEREFORE, PATIENT INVOLVEMENT HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25345312 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 19, 2026Self-Activation or Keying; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A KNEE ARTHROSCOPY, A PLATINUM HANDPIECE WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND IT WAS STUCK. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING THE SAME DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25221349 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 11, 2026Mechanical Problem; Overheating of Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, BEFORE A SURGERY, IT WAS NOTICED THAT A PLATINUM HANDPIECE'S MOTOR WAS OVERHEATING QUICKLY. THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED WITHOUT ANY DELAY. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25142829 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 27, 2026Overheating of Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PLATINUM HANDPIECE WAS OVERHEATING. IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THIS PROBLEM WAS NOTICED IN A SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT OR NOT; THEREFORE, PATIENT INVOLVEMENT HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25005304 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 19, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, BEFORE A SURGERY, IT WAS NOTICED THAT A PLATINUM HANDPIECE'S BUTTON WAS NOT WORKING, IT GOT STUCK AND STAYED ON, RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY WITHOUT ACTIVATION. THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING AN EQUIVALENT S+N BACK-UP. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS OR HARM TO THE PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24921346 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 18, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Overheating of Device; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PLATINUM HANDPIECE WAS OVERHEATING. IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THIS PROBLEM WAS NOTICED IN A SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT OR NOT; THEREFORE, PATIENT INVOLVEMENT HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24919800 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 18, 2026Overheating of Device; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PLATINUM HANDPIECE WAS OVERHEATING. IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THIS PROBLEM WAS NOTICED IN A SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT OR NOT; THEREFORE, PATIENT INVOLVEMENT HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24919796 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 16, 2026Overheating of Device; Unexpected Shutdown

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PLATINUM HANDPIECE OVERHEATED AND SHUT OFF. AS THIS WAS NOTICED UPON INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24899873 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 15, 2026Overheating of Device; Output below Specifications

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A SURGERY, ONE (1) PLATINUM HANDPIECE WAS VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH, AND THE SHAVER STARTED TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL STOPPED. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A SIMILAR S+N BACK-UP PRODUCT. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24886668 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 5, 2026Self-Activation or Keying

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PLATINUM HANDPIECE WAS SWITCHING BETWEEN FORWARD, REVERSE, AND OSCILLATE MODES WITHOUT THE PEDAL BEING PRESSED. IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THIS PROBLEM WAS NOTICED IN A SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT OR NOT; THEREFORE, PATIENT INVOLVEMENT HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24787030 ↗

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