MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 10MM; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 10MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 6/12023, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-1204as-100 flipcutter ii broke.This was discovered while retro drilling the tibia during an alc procedure on (b)(6) 2023.The broken fragment was retrieved, and the case was completed using another ar-1204as-100 flipcutter ii.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event has not yet been determined as the device has not been returned for evaluation at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted, including a most likely cause if a root cause can not be determined.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.The complaint allegation was confirmed.(1) unpackaged ar-1204as-100 was returned for investigation.The returned device was visually inspected, and it was noted that the flipcutter drill guide was broken off/damaged.The most likely cause(s) of this type of event include applying excessive forces through leveraging/prying the device.

• Brand Name: FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 10MM
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL 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: 17181962
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-06960
• Device Sequence Number: 6659304
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867004283
• UDI-Public: 00888867004283
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/31/2024

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: FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 10MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1204AS-100
• Device Lot Number: 3020128464
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/01/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/25/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/22/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/31/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2023
• 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