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

Model Number	EXCALIBUR, 4.0MM X 13CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/22/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 03/22/2022, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that a ar-8400ex excaliburs shaver blade became damaged.This occurred during an unknown case, with no patient effect reported.
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.Device not expected to return.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misuse/mishandling due to damage to the device.

• Brand Name: EXCALIBUR, 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: 19369356
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03622
• Device Sequence Number: 15373076
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867043589
• UDI-Public: 00888867043589
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• 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: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/22/2024

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: EXCALIBUR, 4.0MM X 13CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8400EX
• Device Lot Number: 14913353
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/22/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/11/2022
• 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