MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. ARTHREX AR-600,HANDPIECE; POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR

Model Number	ARTHREX AR-600,HANDPIECE
Medical Device Problem Code	Overheating of Device (1437)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/16/2024
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 a cruciate ligament surgery the device became hot.Per complaint reporter 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: d9, g3, h3, h6.It was reported that the handpiece over the handle becomes hot.The reported event was confirmed.The manufacturer evaluation revealed the planetary gear is rough, the ball bearing is worn and the coating at the stator winding is corroded.The most likely cause is attributed to wear and tear.

• Brand Name: ARTHREX AR-600,HANDPIECE
• Common Device Name: POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR
• 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: 20289857
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07812
• Device Sequence Number: 18141531
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867110175
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867110175(11)141101(10)0010001414
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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): 06/13/2025

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: ARTHREX AR-600,HANDPIECE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-600
• Device Lot Number: 0010001414
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2014
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown