MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. CURETTE, RING 3.4MM, CUTTING BOTH SIDE; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	CURETTE, RING 3.4MM, CUTTING BOTH SIDE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/25/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a surgery the device broke off.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a different curette.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.One unpackaged ar-21020, lot number:15123151, was received for investigation.Visual evaluation of the device noted that the curette ring was broken off.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause can be attributed to misuse due to prying/leveraging the device during usage.Refer to the investigation photos.The complaint allegation is confirmed.

• Brand Name: CURETTE, RING 3.4MM, CUTTING BOTH SIDE
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• 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: 22026452
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-02055
• Device Sequence Number: 7220240
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867026056
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867026056(11)230801(10)15123151
• 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): 07/31/2025

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: CURETTE, RING 3.4MM, CUTTING BOTH SIDE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-21020
• Device Lot Number: 15123151
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/28/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/31/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2023
• 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