MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DISSECTOR, SJ 3.0MM X 7CM; SAW BLADE

Model Number	DISSECTOR, SJ 3.0MM X 7CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Overheating of Device (1437)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/06/2025
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
On 05/06/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-7300ds dissector tip overheated.This occurred during use in a case with no patient effect reported.There was no burns to the patient.No delay to the case.
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 misuse due to improper surgical technique.Per dfu-0215-eo revision 1, proper irrigation is critical to ensure the device does not overheat during operation.

• Brand Name: DISSECTOR, SJ 3.0MM X 7CM
• 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: 22087616
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-02198
• Device Sequence Number: 6948110
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867041943
• UDI-Public: 00888867041943
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/08/2025

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: DISSECTOR, SJ 3.0MM X 7CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-7300DS
• Device Lot Number: 15369249
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 05/06/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/02/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/27/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown