MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. CURRETTE, RING 5.4MM, CUTTING BOTH SIDE; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number CURRETTE, RING 5.4MM, CUTTING BOTH SIDE

Device Problem Corroded (1131)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/26/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that, during a shoulder arthroscopy, there was rust on the curette.According to the surgeon, no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with the same device being used anyway.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.

• Brand Name: CURRETTE, RING 5.4MM, CUTTING BOTH SIDE
• Type of Device: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer Contact: emily shafer ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 18147041
• MDR Text Key: 328234249
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-08761
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867026001
• UDI-Public: 00888867026001
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/16/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: CURRETTE, RING 5.4MM, CUTTING BOTH SIDE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-20020
• Device Lot Number: 14998308
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/02/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1