MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SAW ATTACHMENT-SAGITTAL; POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR

Model Number	SAW ATTACHMENT-SAGITTAL
Medical Device Problem Codes	Use of Device Problem (1670); Dull, Blunt (2407)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/13/2023
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 yet 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
It was reported that during a knee arthroplasty, when the saw blade met hard bone, it sort of danced on the bone instead of cutting into the bone.The machine turned up the power but it didn¿t cut.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
Additional information: h6 the reported event was not confirmed.The manufacturer evaluation did not reveal any problems with this device.

• Brand Name: SAW ATTACHMENT-SAGITTAL
• Common Device Name: POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR
• 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: 17921879
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-08170
• Device Sequence Number: 20501076
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867111073
• UDI-Public: 00888867111073
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: DA
• 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): 01/12/2024

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: SAW ATTACHMENT-SAGITTAL
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-600SAG
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/14/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/14/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/12/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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