MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. POWERASP,4.0MM X 13CM; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	POWERASP,4.0MM X 13CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Melted (1385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	08/07/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 08/07/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via sems-(b)(4) that (2) ar-8400pr powerasp came apart.This occurred during use the housing that interacts with the shaver handpiece melted and dissembled.The units functioned fine long enough for the surgeon to complete the case, however, they then stopped working and came/melted apart.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.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 of the device due to insufficient fluid flow during use.

• Brand Name: POWERASP,4.0MM X 13CM
• 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: 19974609
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07166
• Device Sequence Number: 7075221
• Product Code: GFF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867043619
• UDI-Public: 00888867043619
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: UT
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/23/2025

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: POWERASP,4.0MM X 13CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8400PR
• Device Lot Number: 15133161
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/07/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/13/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/23/2025
• 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