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

Model Number	QUAD TENDON STRIPPER- CUTTER
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Cut (2587)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/13/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 02/13/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via sems that a ar-2384 quad tendon stripper-cutters blade is dull, it is not stripping.This occurred during a case, with no patient effect reported.No additional information provided.Additional information requested.
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 confirmed.One unpackaged ar-2384 serial/batch number (b)(6) was received for investigation.-visual evaluation found that the returned device stripper blade was dull and deformed.Many discoloration spots were observed on the device.The root cause of the reported failure mode is undetermined.However, a likely reason is the wear and tear damage incurred over repeated usage.

• 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: 19442068
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-04637
• Device Sequence Number: 20954024
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867098244
• UDI-Public: 00888867098244
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/31/2024

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: 021421
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/10/2023
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/13/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown