MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. APOLLO RF® H50, ASPIRATING, ABLATOR, 50°; ELECTROSURG CUT/COAG DEVICE

Model Number	APOLLO RF® H50, ASPIRATING, ABLATOR, 50°
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/26/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a hip arthroscopy a part of the device broke off.The broken piece was retrieved out of the patient.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
One unpackaged ar-9835, apollo rf® h50, batch 2309079, was received for investigation.Due to contamination.The evaluation was performed using photographic evidence.Visual inspection noted that the tip of the device was broken off.Functional testing was not possible due to contamination hazards.The most likely cause of the reported failure is attributed to user error, specifically the application of mechanical forces by the user while prying and leveraging the device during use.Per dfu-0242-eo revision 0, section d.Adverse effects: ¿premature tip wear may be caused by vigorous use against bony surfaces¿.The complaint allegation is confirmed.Refer to the investigation photos.

• Brand Name: APOLLO RF® H50, ASPIRATING, ABLATOR, 50°
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURG CUT/COAG DEVICE
• 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: 23828698
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05661
• Device Sequence Number: 18399686
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867320253
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867320253(11)250301(17)300228(10)2309079
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K161581
• 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): 12/17/2025

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: APOLLO RF® H50, ASPIRATING, ABLATOR, 50°
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9835
• Device Lot Number: 2309079
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/16/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/17/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/01/2025
• 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