MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DW OUTFLOW CASSETTE/TUBE SET; ARTHROSCOPE AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	DW OUTFLOW CASSETTE/TUBE SET
Medical Device Problem Code	Suction Failure (4039)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/09/2021
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.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based on the device damage that was reported, the most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misuse/mishandling.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a wrist arthroscopy procedure the ar-6430, tubing would not allow suction to flow thru red tubing.The tubing was inserted and both indicators on the pump were verified the ar-6430, was hooked up correctly.Once we closed the black handle on the pump the suction would stop, once we opened the black handle suction would pass through.The case was completed using ar-6410, main pump tubing only.

• Brand Name: DW OUTFLOW CASSETTE/TUBE SET
• Common Device Name: ARTHROSCOPE AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 19543692
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05845
• Device Sequence Number: 18013289
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867039322
• UDI-Public: 00888867039322
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K083707
• 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): 06/14/2024

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 Expiration Date: 08/31/2023
• Device Model Number: DW OUTFLOW CASSETTE/TUBE SET
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-6430
• Device Lot Number: 27491320
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/02/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/01/2018
• 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