MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE TOMCAT SHAVER BLADE F-SERIES 5.0MM EACH - ORDER MULTIPLES OF 5; BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL

Catalog Number	0375555000
Medical Device Problem Code	Overheating of Device (1437)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Burn(s) (1757)
Date of Event	10/24/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the use of the bur, a significant and unusual heating occurred at the rotation of the 2 parts, which resulted in a mild burn with no severity or impact on the patient that surgeon was able to manage.No reported additional medical intervention was required.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Alleged failure: during the use of the bur, a significant and unusual heating occured at the rotation of the 2 parts the failure(s) identified in the investigation is consistent with the complaint record.The probable root cause could be excessive force applied by the user such as; (bending or prying, which may cause the arthroscopic shaver blades to bend or break).The blade came in contact with a hard object, causing damaging the teeth, and hitting the housing edges.The product was returned for investigation and the failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the use of the bur, a significant and unusual heating occurred at the rotation of the 2 parts, which resulted in a mild burn with no severity or impact on the patient that surgeon was able to manage.No reported additional medical intervention was required.

• Brand Name: TOMCAT SHAVER BLADE F-SERIES 5.0MM EACH - ORDER MULTIPLES OF 5
• Common Device Name: BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer Contact: lucas wolski ; 5900 optical court; san jose, CA 95138 ; 4087542000
• MDR Report Key: 20740817
• Report Number: 0002936485-2024-00819
• Device Sequence Number: 8483977
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 37613327061865
• UDI-Public: 37613327061865
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/05/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 0375555000
• Device Lot Number: 24178CE2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/26/2024
• 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