MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. QUAD TENDON STRIPPER- CUTTER; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	QUAD TENDON STRIPPER- CUTTER
Medical Device Problem Code	Overfill (2404)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/17/2022
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 not confirmed.Upon visual inspection, no problem was noted with the device.Upon functional testing, it was noted that the device functioned as required.
Event or Problem Description
On 06/17/2022, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that a ar-2384 tendon stripper-cutter blades on the cutting portion have been difficult for the surgeon to cut the tendon out, doesn't seem sharp.This occurred in an unknown case, with no patient effect reported.No additional information provided.

• Brand Name: QUAD TENDON STRIPPER- CUTTER
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL 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: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 19310845
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03240
• Device Sequence Number: 11535193
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867098244
• UDI-Public: 00888867098244
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/14/2024

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: QUAD TENDON STRIPPER- CUTTER
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2384
• Device Lot Number: 012205
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/22/2022
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/17/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/10/2022
• 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