MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BONE CUTTER,5.0MM X 13CM; SAW BLADE

Model Number	BONE CUTTER,5.0MM X 13CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/29/2023
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 arthroscopy the blade broke off at the shaft outside 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.Update dw 05-dec-2023.Further information were provided that three devices broke during the surgery and all pieces were retrieved out of the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-8500bc bone cutter with an unknown batch number was received for evaluation.Upon visual evaluation, it was noted that the device was broken at the shaft of the blade, as it was no longer attached and the blade would not spin.The most likely cause for this failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to prying/leveraging the attachment during use.Visual inspection further noted that the device was bent.The device was placed on a grade a surface plate to confirm that it was bent.The most likely cause for this failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to prying/leveraging the attachment during use.It was also noted during visual inspection that the tip of the blade was rusted.The most likely cause for this failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to improper detergent/cleaning process used.Dfu-0215-eo warns against excessive "side-loading" on the device during use does not improve cutting performance and in extreme cases will cause irreversible damage to the device.

• Brand Name: BONE CUTTER,5.0MM X 13CM
• 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: 18394360
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-09618
• Device Sequence Number: 2932565
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867043732
• UDI-Public: 00888867043732
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BE
• 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: BONE CUTTER,5.0MM X 13CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8500BC
• Device Lot Number: 15148392
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/29/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/16/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/26/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/02/2023
• 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