MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BONE CUTTER, 4.0MM X 13CM; BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL

Model Number	BONE CUTTER, 4.0MM X 13CM
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/01/2022
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
On (b)(6) 2022, it was reported by a sales representative via sems that a ar-8400bc bone cutter broke.This occurred on (b)(6) 2022 during a sub-acromial decompression of the shoulder when the shaft of the device broke in half.The patient had good bone quality, and the broken fragment was retrieved.The case was completed using another bone cutter.There was no patient effect reported.

• Brand Name: BONE CUTTER, 4.0MM X 13CM
• Common Device Name: BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL
• 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: 15445804
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-05501
• Device Sequence Number: 20760663
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867043466
• UDI-Public: 00888867043466
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/19/2022

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 Model Number: BONE CUTTER, 4.0MM X 13CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8400BC
• Device Lot Number: 14981092
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/01/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/19/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/13/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown