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

Model Number	TORPEDO, 4.0MM X 13CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a meniscus surgery, the blade of the device rubbed on the stem when cleaning the meniscus and there was a risk that it would come off if the surgeon continued.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.Update cmackenbach 6-jun-2025 further information was received that nothing broke off inside the patient.
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.The complaint allegation was confirmed.One unpackaged ar-8400td batch 15364129 was received for evaluation.Visual inspection revealed that the inner shaft tip was broken, and a piece of the blades was coming out of the outer shaft.Scratch marks were noted on the tip of the outer shaft.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, specifically misalignment during insertion, the device making contact with another device, and/or leveraging the device while using it.

• Brand Name: TORPEDO, 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: 22311202
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-02638
• Device Sequence Number: 8830242
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867043657
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867043657(11)241219(17)291130(10)15364129
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SP
• 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): 09/12/2025

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: TORPEDO, 4.0MM X 13CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8400TD
• Device Lot Number: 15364129
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 06/03/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/12/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/19/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown