MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BURR, OVAL, 8 FLUTE 5.0MM X 13CM; BURR,SURGICAL

Model Number	BURR, OVAL, 8 FLUTE 5.0MM X 13CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/26/2025
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 shoulder decompression and cuff repair surgery the burr sleeves ar-8500obe (lot: 15351155) broke.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a different device.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 allowing the device to come into contact with another metallic object.

• Brand Name: BURR, OVAL, 8 FLUTE 5.0MM X 13CM
• Common Device Name: BURR,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: 22044932
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-02100
• Device Sequence Number: 8781572
• Product Code: GFF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867043862
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867043862(11)241120(17)291031(10)15351155
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SF
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/31/2025

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: BURR, OVAL, 8 FLUTE 5.0MM X 13CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8500OBE
• Device Lot Number: 15351155
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 04/30/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/31/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/20/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown