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

Model Number	TORPEDO, 4.0MM X 13CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	07/11/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 07/11/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-8400 td had half of the inner blade brake off in a patient's shoulder joint during an arthroscopy.This was discovered during a case with no patient harm.
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.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based on the provided information, which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event descriptions, and any additional field data, arthrex concluded the most likely cause of the reported failure is user error.This includes misaligned insertion and/or prying or levering the device, which resulted in the device breaking.The complaint allegation could not be confirmed, as the device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the reported failure was provided.

• 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: 22686786
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03190
• Device Sequence Number: 21194052
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867043657
• UDI-Public: 00888867043657
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NV
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/06/2025

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: 1540132
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 07/11/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/11/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/01/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown