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

Model Number	FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 9.5MM
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/11/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint confirmed.Visual evaluation identified that the cutting edge had broke off.However, without the return of the device, further investigation cannot be performed.The root cause of the reported failure mode is undetermined.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an anterior cruciate ligament surgery the tip of the device broke off during femoral drilling.The broken pieces were retrieved from the patient.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.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.

• Brand Name: FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 9.5MM
• 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: 13396004
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-04353
• Device Sequence Number: 20011121
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867004443
• UDI-Public: 00888867004443
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NL
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 01/31/2022

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: 06/30/2025
• Device Model Number: FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 9.5MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1204AS-95
• Device Lot Number: 0191104949
• 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: 01/12/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/31/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown