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	Collapse (1099)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	08/22/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 08/22/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(6).That an ar-6430 dualwave outflow tube set collapsed.This occurred during a case.No additional information was provided, and additional information has been asked.
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 can be attributed to user error due to improper insertion of the cassette and or/ incorrect user handling.

• 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: 20191928
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07520
• Device Sequence Number: 12796399
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867039322
• UDI-Public: 00888867039322
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/07/2025

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: DW OUTFLOW CASSETTE/TUBE SET
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-6430
• Device Lot Number: 74559268
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2024
• 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