MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 7MM; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 7MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/30/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during the all inside anterior cruciate ligament surgery that the device broke when retracted and split into two pieces.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.On (b)(6) 2025 majung: further information was received by the sales rep: the broken pieces were retrieved from the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.

• Brand Name: FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 7MM
• 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: 23478208
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05021
• Device Sequence Number: 10252243
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867004399
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867004399(11)240701(17)290630(10)4190150828
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 11/05/2025

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 7MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1204AS-70
• Device Lot Number: 4190150828
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/31/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2024
• 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