MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SABRE, SJ 3.0MM 7CM; SAW BLADE

Model Number	SABRE, SJ 3.0MM 7CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/17/2024
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
On 04/29/2024, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via (b)(4) that five (5) ar-7300sr sabres are leaving debris in the form of a metal powder when being used.This occurred during use in a case with no patient effect.The case was completed using a replacement product.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error.Per dfu-0215-7 at revision 0.Section f.Precautions.7.Excessive "side-loading" on the device during use does not improve cutting performance and, in extreme cases, will cause irreversible damage to the device.However, due to the device not being returned to us, it was not possible to physically evaluate the complaint device and the reported event cannot be verified.This complaint is associated with ncr-26454; opened for a trend of complaints related to this issue.

• Brand Name: SABRE, SJ 3.0MM 7CM
• 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: 19404579
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-04024
• Device Sequence Number: 17881531
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867041974
• UDI-Public: 00888867041974
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/26/2024

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: SABRE, SJ 3.0MM 7CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-7300SR
• Device Lot Number: 15146549
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/29/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/26/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown