MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. EXCALIBUR, 4.0MM X 13CM; SAW BLADE

Model Number	EXCALIBUR, 4.0MM X 13CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	02/07/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 02/18/2025, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via (b)(4) that an ar-8400ex excalibur began to produce debris during use.This was discovered during use in an arthroscopy case.The fragments were unable to be removed.The case was completed using a replacement product.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is not confirmed.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 due to excessive prying/leveraging and/or the device coming in contact with another device during use.

• Brand Name: EXCALIBUR, 4.0MM X 13CM
• Common Device Name: SAW BLADE
• 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: 22056041
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-02126
• Device Sequence Number: 17206135
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867043589
• UDI-Public: 00888867043589
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• 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): 08/13/2025

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: EXCALIBUR, 4.0MM X 13CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8400EX
• Device Lot Number: 15191320
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 02/18/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown