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	06/20/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an acj and asad cuff repair surgery the 5 mm burr bent the hood.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Event or Problem Description
***update kpilz (b)(6) 2024: two more lines were added because the surgeon used two more devices in the same surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-8500fot oval, flushcut, 12 flute, 5.0 mm x 13 cm burr was received for investigation.Visual evaluation of the returned device noted that the hood of the outer tube was damaged and bent.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misuse/mishandling due to the damage to the device.Per dfu-0215-eo revision 1, f.Precautions 6.Do not allow the rotating portion of any device to touch any metallic object, such as a cannula or arthroscope, during use.Damage to both devices is likely.Damage to the device can range from a slight distortion or dulling of the blade/burr edge to actual fracture of the tip in vivo.If such contact does occur, inspect the tip.If there are cracks, fractures or dulling, or if there is any other reason to suspect a blade is damaged, replace it immediately.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.14.Forcing the hood of any burrs, including flushcut burrs and clearcut burrs into anatomically tight spaces can cause the burr tip to collide with the hood and render the device inoperable.Refer to investigation photos.

• 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: 19725026
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06715
• Device Sequence Number: 8190615
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/27/2025

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
• Device Lot Number: 15184449
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/20/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/02/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/21/2023
• 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: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown