MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 10MM; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 10MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/30/2025
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 an revision of an anterior cruciate ligemant reconstruction surgery the flipcutter failed to straighten after reaming the femoral tunnel.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.One unpackaged, ar-1204as-100, flipcutter¿, batch 4290153552, was received for investigation.Visual inspection revealed significant surface damage to the device's cutter tip, which prevents it from opening and closing as intended.Functional testing was not performed due to damage to the device.The most likely cause is attributed to misuse due to user error of using excessive force to pry and/or leverage the device during use.Complaint allegation is confirmed.

• Brand Name: FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 10MM
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• 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: 22814598
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03508
• Device Sequence Number: 14900653
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867004283
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867004283(11)241101(17)291031(10)4290153552
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NL
• 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): 10/10/2025

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: FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 10MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1204AS-100
• Device Lot Number: 4290153552
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 07/30/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/01/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown