MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE PKG., TOMCAT SHAVER BLADE, SMALL JOINT, F-SERIES - 3.5MM; BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL

Catalog Number	0375636000
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Fragmentation (1261); Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/30/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of the device broke during procedure.The piece was retrieved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Alleged failure: the blade broke at the teeth, at the end.The failure(s) identified in the investigation is consistent with the complaint record.The probable root cause/s could be the blade coming in contact with a hard object causing damage to the teeth and hitting the housing edges.Excessive pressure, such as bending or prying, may cause the arthroscopic shaver blades to bend/break.The product was returned for investigation and the failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of the device broke during procedure.The piece was retrieved.

• Brand Name: PKG., TOMCAT SHAVER BLADE, SMALL JOINT, F-SERIES - 3.5MM
• Common Device Name: BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer Contact: lucas wolski ; 5900 optical court; san jose, CA 95138 ; 4087542000
• MDR Report Key: 18380689
• Report Number: 0002936485-2023-01301
• Device Sequence Number: 7766961
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 37613327061964
• UDI-Public: 37613327061964
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/12/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 0375636000
• Device Lot Number: 23142CE2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/30/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/30/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/22/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/21/2023
• 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