MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BUR,OVAL,FLUSHCUT,12 FLUT,5.0MMX 13CM; BURR,SURGICAL

Model Number	BUR,OVAL,FLUSHCUT,12 FLUT,5.0MMX 13CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/13/2024
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
It was reported that during an acromioclavicular joint (acj) resection surgery the hood of the device bent and caught the burr causing the device to buckle and bend.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique.According to the provided information a second surgery was required.Update avoe 19-jun-2024: it was confirmed that the tip of the 5 mm burr bent and that no second surgery was required.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is not confirmed.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 due to excessive "side-loading" on the device during use does not improve cutting performance and in extreme cases will cause irreversible damage to the device.

• Brand Name: BUR,OVAL,FLUSHCUT,12 FLUT,5.0MMX 13CM
• Common Device Name: BURR,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: 19633173
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06496
• Device Sequence Number: 7065473
• Product Code: GFF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867043848
• UDI-Public: 00888867043848
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/25/2025

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: BUR,OVAL,FLUSHCUT,12 FLUT,5.0MMX 13CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8500FOT
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/14/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/28/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/25/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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