MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SHAVER HP, SYNERGY, HANDCONTROL; POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR

Model Number SHAVER HP, SYNERGY, HANDCONTROL

Device Problems Defective Device (2588); Unexpected Shutdown (4019)

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

Event Date 06/21/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2023, it was reported by a distributor via sems that an ar-8332h shaver handpiece stopped during surgery on (b)(6) 2023.This occurred during use with no patient harm.Additional information has been requested.On (b)(6) 2023, the distributor provided the following information via email: this occurred during an lca procedure.Another piece of equipment was used to complete the case.

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.

Manufacturer Narrative

(no problem found) the evaluation did not reveal any issues relevant to the reported event, "ar-8332h shaver handpiece stopped during surgery on (b)(6) 2023.This occurred during use with no patient harm.".

• Brand Name: SHAVER HP, SYNERGY, HANDCONTROL
• Type of Device: POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR
• 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: 17398961
• MDR Text Key: 319794828
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-07316
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867123991
• UDI-Public: 00888867123991
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: DR
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/27/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SHAVER HP, SYNERGY, HANDCONTROL
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8332H
• Device Lot Number: 14957622
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/28/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/26/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/28/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/18/2022
• 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