MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SAW ATTACHMENT-SAGITTAL; POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR

Model Number	SAW ATTACHMENT-SAGITTAL
Medical Device Problem Code	Overheating of Device (1437)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/21/2021
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.The reported event was confirmed.The device was functionally tested by engineering and a defect on the contact pins was observed with this device.The missing pin loosens the fit of the attachment in the handpiece and therefore can be related to the reported event.An eco has been implemented for this issue.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a total knee prosthesis surgery the saw attachment failed.It was reported that the attachments started to vibrate, got to hot and then the blade got stuck.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.

• Brand Name: SAW ATTACHMENT-SAGITTAL
• Common Device Name: POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR
• 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: 19166463
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02270
• Device Sequence Number: 18127309
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867111073
• UDI-Public: 00888867111073
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/23/2024

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: SAW ATTACHMENT-SAGITTAL
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-600SAG
• Device Lot Number: 10394400
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/10/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/21/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2019
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown