MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. EXCALIBUR, 5.5MM 13CM; SAW BLADE

Model Number	EXCALIBUR, 5.5MM 13CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/19/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder instability surgery metal debris was produced during soft tissue debridement.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with a different device.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
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 is not confirmed.Upon visual inspection, no problem was found with the device returned.Upon functional testing, ar-8550ex was tested with an ar-8330h handpiece, and no debris was observed.No problem found.

• Brand Name: EXCALIBUR, 5.5MM 13CM
• Common Device Name: SAW BLADE
• 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: 16914562
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-06726
• Device Sequence Number: 15041972
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867044005
• UDI-Public: 00888867044005
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/17/2023

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: EXCALIBUR, 5.5MM 13CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8550EX
• Device Lot Number: 15036873
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/19/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/19/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/11/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/21/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown