MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BURR, OVAL, 8 FLUTE 4.0MM X 13CM; BURR,SURGICAL

Model Number	BURR, OVAL, 8 FLUTE 4.0MM X 13CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	05/15/2023
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) 2023, it was reported by an arthrex employee via email that an ar-8400obe oval burr produced metal shaving.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023.The case was completed using a product from another manufacturer.Additional information received on 5/22/2023.This was discovered during an arthroscopic elbow procedure on (b)(6) 2023.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Based on the image submitted from the field from a procedure, it is evident that there are particles visible.Consequently, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the devices due to side-loading the devices during use.

• Brand Name: BURR, OVAL, 8 FLUTE 4.0MM X 13CM
• Common Device Name: BURR,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: emily shafer ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 17098020
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-06878
• Device Sequence Number: 18093535
• Product Code: GFF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867043602
• UDI-Public: 00888867043602
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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): 02/21/2025

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: BURR, OVAL, 8 FLUTE 4.0MM X 13CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8400OBE
• Device Lot Number: 15016369
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/17/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/09/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/26/2022
• 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