MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONMED LARGO 19.5 X 86 X 1.27MM (.050 INCH) OSCILLATOR BLADE, QTY 5; BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL

Model Number	5071-181
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/04/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device will not be returned for evaluation however the provided photographic evidence exhibits the reported event.This damage is typical of excessive force used during use.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.This is the only complaint for this lot number and failure mode within the past two years.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of 15 complaints, regarding 22 devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame (b)(4) devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.Should all the complaint devices have been found confirmed for this reported failure, the rate of failure would be (b)(4).Per the instructions for use, the user is advised to not apply excessive loading on the shaver blade or bur.Cutting performance is not increased with force.Excessive force or using shaver blades or burs as a lever can cause damage to the device including permanent deformation, shedding of metal (wear), motor seizure and overheating.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
Event or Problem Description
The distributor reported on behalf of their customer that the 00507118100 was being used during a total knee replacement on (b)(6) 2021 when it was reported customer complained that one brand new saw blade chipped at corner when sawing procedure was done.Upon retrieving the saw blade, the surgeon noticed that the serrated tooth was chipped off.There was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient or the user.The procedure was completed as planned while using a same-like device as an alternate.Further assessment questions were sent to the distributor; and we were advised that all fragments were removed from the patient using a non-tooth forceps.The patient was listed as fine and discharged.The incident caused a 5-minute delay in the procedure.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

• Brand Name: 19.5 X 86 X 1.27MM (.050 INCH) OSCILLATOR BLADE, QTY 5
• Common Device Name: BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): CONMED LARGO; 11311 concept blvd; largo FL 33773
• MDR Report Key: 12385342
• Report Number: 1017294-2021-00318
• Device Sequence Number: 4724040
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10845854009086
• UDI-Public: (01)10845854009086(17)250216(10)1083305
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MY
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,distri
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/30/2021

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: 02/16/2025
• Device Model Number: 5071-181
• Device Catalogue Number: 00507118100
• Device Lot Number: 1083305
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/10/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/30/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1