MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. APOLLO RF® H50, ASPIRATING, ABLATOR, 50°; ELECTROSURG CUT/COAG DEVICE

Model Number	APOLLO RF® H50, ASPIRATING, ABLATOR, 50°
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/03/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopic shoulder surgery the anterior part of the device disintegrated into several parts.All parts were retrieved.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
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 applying excessive mechanical forces, prying/leveraging the device during use and/or prolonged use.

• Brand Name: APOLLO RF® H50, ASPIRATING, ABLATOR, 50°
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURG CUT/COAG DEVICE
• 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: 20237330
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07676
• Device Sequence Number: 8134530
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867142473
• UDI-Public: 00888867142473
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K161581
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/27/2025

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: APOLLO RF® H50, ASPIRATING, ABLATOR, 50°
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9835
• Device Lot Number: 2303171
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/04/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/12/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/27/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/01/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown