MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BUR,OVAL,FLUSHCUT,8 FLUT,5.0MMX 13CM; BURR,SURGICAL

Model Number	BUR,OVAL,FLUSHCUT,8 FLUT,5.0MMX 13CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	12/06/2023
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
On 1/3/2024, an fda medwatch notification was received via email.A facility representative reported that an ar-8500foe flushcut burr grounded into the sheath and broke the sheath.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023.No further information was provided.Additional information requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6, h10.Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error due to misaligned insertion and/or prying/leveraging the device during use.

• Brand Name: BUR,OVAL,FLUSHCUT,8 FLUT,5.0MMX 13CM
• 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: emily shafer ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 18544597
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-00403
• Device Sequence Number: 20796659
• Product Code: GFF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867043824
• UDI-Public: 00888867043824
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/25/2025

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: BUR,OVAL,FLUSHCUT,8 FLUT,5.0MMX 13CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8500FOE
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/19/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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