MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DISSECTOR, 4.0MM X 13CM; SAW BLADE

Model Number	DISSECTOR, 4.0MM X 13CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Defective Device (2588)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/09/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This 3500a record is submitted to comply with an fda 483 inspectional observation issued to arthrex inc on may 5, 2023.Arthrex has reassessed the reportability decisions made on historical complaint records using revised criterion.This 3500a document is a result of the reassessment.Complaint confirmed.Two ar-8400ds dissectors (no batch numbers present) were received for investigation.Visual inspection identified that the shrink tubing across the outer diameter of the inner tube had been rolled back, preventing the outer tube from locking atop the inner tube.The observed condition is most likely the result of user applied damage to the shrink tubing when removing the outer tube to flush out the device.No abnormalities were identified with the second returned ar-8400ds, however.The dissector was functionally evaluated with an ar-8305 console and an ar-8330f handpiece.The device was responsive in all modes and operated as intended.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during knee ask surgery both devices are defective.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.No further information received.

• Brand Name: DISSECTOR, 4.0MM 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: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 19134279
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02126
• Device Sequence Number: 17343082
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867043572
• UDI-Public: 00888867043572
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 04/18/2024

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: DISSECTOR, 4.0MM X 13CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8400DS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/19/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/09/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2024
• 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