MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 9.0 MM FLIP CUTTER II; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	9.0 MM FLIP CUTTER II
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/21/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a knee arthroscopy the pin for tilting broke on the bone during the first contact.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new flipcutter modell 3.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.Update 26-sep-2023 nroe: it was confirmed that all broken pieces could be retrieved from the patient.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.Complaint is confirmed.Functional testing was not performed on the returned ar-1204af-90 due to the damage to the device.Visual inspection noted the tip of the device is broken.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to use error of the device due to prying/leveraging the device during use.Refer to the investigation photos.

• Brand Name: 9.0 MM FLIP CUTTER II
• 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: 17995753
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-08336
• Device Sequence Number: 6680557
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867004269
• UDI-Public: 00888867004269
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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): 11/13/2024

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: 9.0 MM FLIP CUTTER II
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1204AF-90
• Device Lot Number: 2257125125
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/25/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/14/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/24/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/01/2022
• 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