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

Model Number	DISSECTOR, 4.0MM X 13CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/02/2024
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 knee arthroscopy there was metal abrasion with two shaver blades.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-8400ds serial/batch number 15150343 was received for evaluation.Visual inspection under a magnifier found striation lines inside and outside the outer tube.The most likely cause can be attributed misuse due to prying/leveraging the device during insertion.Dfu-0215-eo; precautions; 7; states the following: "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: 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: 19188537
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02424
• Device Sequence Number: 20950748
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/11/2024

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
• Device Lot Number: 15150343
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/02/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/22/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/25/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/05/2023
• 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