MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SYNERGY RF FOOTSWITCH; ELEC-SURG CUT/COAG ACCESSRY

Model Number	SYNERGY RF FOOTSWITCH
Medical Device Problem Code	Key or Button Unresponsive/not Working (4063)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/11/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2023, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-9800-f footswitch will not change numbers.The console states the footswitch is stuck.This was discovered during a procedure with no patient harm.
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 not confirmed.Functional testing was not performed due to the cable damage that has exposed wires.Visual evaluation noticed that the cable was damaged and missing the handle.The most likely cause of this condition is user error.

• Brand Name: SYNERGY RF FOOTSWITCH
• Common Device Name: ELEC-SURG CUT/COAG ACCESSRY
• 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: 18075192
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-08579
• Device Sequence Number: 7665317
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867196872
• UDI-Public: 00888867196872
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K161581
• 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: SYNERGY RF FOOTSWITCH
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9800-F
• Device Lot Number: 396496
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/11/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/27/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/06/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/26/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/16/2022
• 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