MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 9.5 MM FLIP CUTTER II; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Model Number	9.5 MM FLIP CUTTER II
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event	01/19/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an all inside surgery while drilling the tunnel, the blade broke off.The surgeon was able to retrieve the device out of the patient.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint confirmed, the cutter tip detached from the device when the actuator tube broke.Complainant's event is most likely caused by user mechanical damage to device such as hitting the device with another device, prying/leveraging or excessive bending forces applied during use.

• Brand Name: 9.5 MM FLIP CUTTER II
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• MDR Report Key: 11258759
• Report Number: 1220246-2021-02516
• Device Sequence Number: 14510249
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867004276
• UDI-Public: 00888867004276
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/19/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2025
• Device Model Number: 9.5 MM FLIP CUTTER II
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1204AF-95
• Device Lot Number: 0093102659
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/20/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/20/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/01/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other