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

Model Number TORPEDO, 4.0MM X 13CM

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/25/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an arthroscopic procedure the inner blade of the shaver broke off.The inner blade remained contained inside the shaver and did not fall into the patient.According to the surgeon 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.

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.

• Brand Name: TORPEDO, 4.0MM X 13CM
• Type of Device: 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: 15835016
• MDR Text Key: 305599551
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-05787
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867043657
• UDI-Public: 00888867043657
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: TORPEDO, 4.0MM X 13CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8400TD
• Device Lot Number: 14937155
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/31/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/08/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1