MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. TORPEDO, 5.0MM X 13 CM; BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL

Model Number	TORPEDO, 5.0MM X 13 CM
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	11/28/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2022, it was reported by a sales rep via email that an ar-8500td, torpedo, 5.0mm x 13 cm broke whilst using in the patient.It was a 5mm one and apparently it broke at the internal shaft.This was discovered during use and a case was involved.To complete the procedure, an alternate shaver was used.
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.

• Brand Name: TORPEDO, 5.0MM X 13 CM
• 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: 15958893
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-05916
• Device Sequence Number: 4938573
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10888867043920
• UDI-Public: 00888867043923
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/12/2022

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: TORPEDO, 5.0MM X 13 CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8500TD
• Device Lot Number: 10633881
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/29/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/12/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown