MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE TOMCAT SHAVER BLADE F-SERIES 4.0MM EACH - ORDER MULTIPLES OF 5; BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL

Catalog Number	0375545000
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/29/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the device broke during the procedure.The piece did not fall into the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Three attempts have been made to retrieve the device for evaluation, and it is yet to be received in-house.No further attempts to retrieve the device are required.This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: inner blade sheared off.Probable root cause: inadequate window profile, inadequate welding process, improper material strength, inadequate size selected for the application, material brittleness, excessive force applied by the user, incorrect rfid tag.The reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the device broke during the procedure.The piece did not fall into the patient.

• Brand Name: TOMCAT SHAVER BLADE F-SERIES 4.0MM 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: 21453601
• Report Number: 0002936485-2025-00140
• Device Sequence Number: 15252914
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 37613327061797
• UDI-Public: 37613327061797
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/02/2025

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: 0375545000
• Device Lot Number: 24257CE2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/02/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/13/2024
• 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