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Motor Drive Unit Hand Cntrl Pwrmx El: medical device reports filed with FDA
5,181 reports name it, 2015–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Smith & Nephew. Product code HAB.
- 5,181
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 471 a year
- 208
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 201 in the 12 months before
- 99.2%
- classified as malfunction
- 95.5% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 5,181 reports that name the brand "Motor Drive Unit Hand Cntrl Pwrmx El" (saw powered and accessories), received between July 2015 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Smith & Nephew. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
208 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the 201 of the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (99.2%) and injury (0.7%); across all saw, powered, and accessories reports (product code HAB) death is recorded in 0% and malfunction in 95.5%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are overheating of device (58.9%), mechanical jam (29%) and mechanical problem (7.7%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement, burn(s) and partial thickness (second degree) burn. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 9,977 reports carrying product code HAB. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overheating of device | 3,051 | 58.9% | 46.6% |
| Mechanical jam | 1,503 | 29% | 19.9% |
| Mechanical problema mechanical problem | 400 | 7.7% | 5.6% |
| Protective measures problem | 272 | 5.2% | 3.6% |
| Noise, audible | 182 | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 180 | 3.5% | 2.3% |
| Temperature problem | 134 | 2.6% | 4% |
| Electrical shorting | 98 | 1.9% | 2% |
| Physical resistance/sticking | 67 | 1.3% | 1% |
| Electrical /electronic property probleman electrical or electronic problem | 59 | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Communication or transmission problemthe device could not communicate or transmit | 44 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Self-activation or keying | 42 | 0.8% | 1% |
| Key or button unresponsive/not working | 38 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Activation failure | 32 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Device displays incorrect message | 32 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Corrodedthe device corroded | 30 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Failure to power up | 26 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Device inoperablethe device could not be used | 23 | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 23 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Smoking | 22 | 0.4% | 0.8% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No patient involvement | 692 | 13.4% |
| Burn(s)a burn | 11 | 0.2% |
| Partial thickness (second degree) burn | 4 | 0.1% |
| Injurya physical injury | 2 | 0% |
| Blistera blister | 1 | 0% |
| Burn, thermal | 1 | 0% |
| Device embedded in tissue or plaque | 1 | 0% |
| Forced expiratory volume decreased | 1 | 0% |
| Full thickness (third degree) burn | 1 | 0% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Motor Drive Unit Hand Cntrl Pwrmx El | Product code HAB | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 5,181 | 9,977 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 51.9% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 0.7% | 4.4% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 99.2% | 95.5% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 99.7% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code HAB
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Svc Repl Mdu Hand Cntrl Pwrmx | 1,274 | 24 | 0% |
| Svce Repl Mdu Cntrl Pwrmx Elite | 210 | 0 | 0% |
| Dyonics Powermini With Hand Controls | 179 | 17 | 0% |
| Cast Cutter | 170 | 0 | 0% |
| Universal Modular Electric/Battery Double | 238 | 0 | 0% |
| Universal Oscillating Saw Attachment | 236 | 0 | 0% |
| Dii Controller | 354 | 6 | 0% |
| Fast-Fix 360 Curved Ndl Delivery Sys | 8,299 | 1,755 | 0% |
| Tbd | 622 | 8 | 0.6% |
| Fa Quantum 2 Controller | 421 | 3 | 0% |
| Control Unit Dyonics 25 | 287 | 41 | 0% |
| Footprint Ultra Pk Suture Anchor 4 5 | 934 | 147 | 0% |
| Micro Sagittal Saw | 1,395 | 0 | 0% |
| Sagittal Blade | 154 | 0 | 0% |
| Twinfix Ti 5 0 Ultrabraid | 164 | 11 | 0% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Motor Drive Unit Hand Cntrl Pwrmx El reports
How many FDA reports name Motor Drive Unit Hand Cntrl Pwrmx El?
5,181 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 208 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (99.2%) and injury (0.7%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
overheating of device (58.9%), mechanical jam (29%), mechanical problem (7.7%), protective measures problem (5.2%) and noise, audible (3.5%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Motor Drive Unit Hand Cntrl Pwrmx El was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.