MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. APOLLORF HOOK, NON-ASPIRATING 90°; ELECTROSURG CUT/COAG DEVICE

Model Number	APOLLORF HOOK, NON-ASPIRATING 90°
Medical Device Problem Code	Unintended Electrical Shock (4018)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/12/2025
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 hip arthroscopy the device created interference as soon as the handpiece touched the patient's tissue.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with the same device.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.Update cmackenbach: on 26-may-2025 further information was received that the patient would jump when the surgeon was cutting the capsule.It happens sometimes when passing a nearby nerve.While working on the articulation, there was no problem.
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 a patient-specific event.

• Brand Name: APOLLORF HOOK, NON-ASPIRATING 90°
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURG CUT/COAG DEVICE
• 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: 22286387
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-02540
• Device Sequence Number: 8930112
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867142572
• UDI-Public: 00888867142572
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• PMA/510(K) Number: K161581
• 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: APOLLORF HOOK, NON-ASPIRATING 90°
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9825
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/31/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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