MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 300 SAGITTAL SAW BLADE 25X9.4X0.6

Model Number	300 SAGITTAL SAW BLADE 25X9.4X0.6
Medical Device Problem Code	Unintended Movement (3026)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/21/2023
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 09/21/2023, it was reported by a arthrex employee via sems-06037234 that an ar-300-043s saw would shake off axis and rotate.This was discovered during use with no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.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 misuse/mishandling due to damage to the device.

• Brand Name: 300 SAGITTAL SAW BLADE 25X9.4X0.6
• 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: emily shafer ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 17965711
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-08256
• Device Sequence Number: 7669927
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867028272
• UDI-Public: 00888867028272
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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): 03/07/2025

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: 300 SAGITTAL SAW BLADE 25X9.4X0.6
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-300-043S
• Device Lot Number: 050633
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/21/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/19/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/24/2023
• 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