MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE ANGLED TOMCAT SHAVER BLADE F-SERIES 4.5MM EACH - ORDER MULTIPLES OF 5; BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL

Catalog Number	0380545150
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the shaver stopped functioning during a knee arthroscopy procedure.At the time, the surgical team was unaware that the blade had fragmented.The technician later recalled the device had been producing an unusual sound for several minutes prior to replacement.The missing blade fragment was discovered after the procedure was completed and the patient had been transferred to recovery.The initial procedure was completed.However, the patient required an immediate return to surgery for retrieval of the blade fragment.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the shaver stopped functioning during a knee arthroscopy procedure.At the time, the surgical team was unaware that the blade had fragmented.The technician later recalled the device had been producing an unusual sound for several minutes prior to replacement.The missing blade fragment was discovered after the procedure was completed and the patient had been transferred to recovery.The initial procedure was completed.However, the patient required an immediate return to surgery for retrieval of the blade fragment.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for investigation.This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: device breaking.Probable root cause: inadequate window profile, inadequate welding process, improper material strength.Inadequate size selected for the application, material brittleness, excessive force applied by the user, incorrect rfid tag.The reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.

• Brand Name: ANGLED TOMCAT SHAVER BLADE F-SERIES 4.5MM EACH - ORDER MULTIPLES OF 5
• Common Device Name: BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer Contact: arsalan rizvi ; 5900 optical court; san jose, CA 95138 ; 4087542000
• MDR Report Key: 23560467
• Report Number: 0002936485-2025-00918
• Device Sequence Number: 10123138
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 37613327055048
• UDI-Public: 37613327055048
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AK
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/04/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 0380545150
• Device Lot Number: NOT REPORTED
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/17/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/28/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/14/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/04/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown