MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. QUAD TENDON STRIPPER- CUTTER; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	QUAD TENDON STRIPPER- CUTTER
Medical Device Problem Code	Dull, Blunt (2407)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/19/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 06/19/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via sems that an ar-2384 quad tendon cutter is dull and had trouble cutting tendon.This was discovered during a case with no patient effect.
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
Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to wear and tear.The manufacturing date is 2020.

• Brand Name: QUAD TENDON STRIPPER- CUTTER
• 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: 17335279
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-07181
• Device Sequence Number: 6477646
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867098244
• UDI-Public: 00888867098244
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• 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): 02/26/2025

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: QUAD TENDON STRIPPER- CUTTER
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2384
• Device Lot Number: 012020
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/17/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/26/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/18/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• 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