MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BUR,OVAL,FLUSHCUT,RETR,8 FLUT,5.0MMX13C; BURR,SURGICAL

Model Number	BUR,OVAL,FLUSHCUT,RETR,8 FLUT,5.0MMX13C
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/27/2023
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
It was reported that during a shoulder surgery the tip of the device broke off while moving the tip forward.The broken tip was retrieved out of the patient.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.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
Complaint confirmed.One unpackaged ar-8500rfoe retractable flush cut burr serial/batch number (b)(6) was received for evaluation.No functional test was performed because the device's tip broke off.Upon visual evaluation, the inner tube's tip was detached at the weld.Use error is the most likely cause(s) of reported failure, as mechanical damage to the device, such as hitting the device with another device or object, prying/leveraging, or excessive bending forces applied during use.Do not allow the rotating portion of any device to touch any metallic object, such as a cannula or arthroscope, during use.Damage to both devices is likely.Damage to the device can range from a slight distortion or dulling of the blade/burr edge to an actual fracture of the tip in vivo.If such contact does occur, inspect the tip.If there are cracks, fractures or dulling, or if there is any other reason to suspect a blade is damaged, replace it immediately.

• Brand Name: BUR,OVAL,FLUSHCUT,RETR,8 FLUT,5.0MMX13C
• Common Device Name: BURR,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: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 18385356
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-09599
• Device Sequence Number: 14444902
• Product Code: GFF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867259782
• UDI-Public: 00888867259782
• 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): 06/14/2024

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: BUR,OVAL,FLUSHCUT,RETR,8 FLUT,5.0MMX13C
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8500RFOE
• Device Lot Number: 15063550
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/27/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/16/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/22/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/03/2023
• 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