MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 9MM; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Model Number	FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 9MM
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/21/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a surgery the material broke inside the joint of the knee and debris was produced.The surgeon has cleaned the joint and removed the debris.The surgeon reported that there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.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.09-nov-2021 update: further information were provided that the reported event occurred during an anterior cruciate ligament surgery and that the tip of the cutter broke.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint confirmed, the tip of the device broke.The cutter tip is loose, the actuator tube is broken and the inner shaft is twisted.No further damage was observed.A likely cause of the event is prying/leveraging the device during use.

• Brand Name: FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 9MM
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• 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: vik bajnath ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 12895873
• Report Number: 1220246-2021-04007
• Device Sequence Number: 12190381
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867004436
• UDI-Public: 00888867004436
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/21/2021

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 9MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1204AS-90
• Device Lot Number: 1004108911
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/09/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/09/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/30/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/21/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/01/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown