MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 8MM; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Model Number	FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 8MM
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/27/2021
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.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during anterior cruciate ligament surgery the tip broke off.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.No further information received.

• Brand Name: FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 8MM
• 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: 12198032
• Report Number: 1220246-2021-03407
• Device Sequence Number: 20144833
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867004412
• UDI-Public: 00888867004412
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SF
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 07/20/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
• Device Model Number: FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 8MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1204AS-80
• Device Lot Number: 0363108781
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/29/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/20/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1