MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BURR, OVAL, 8 FLUTE 4.0MM X 13CM; BURR,SURGICAL

Model Number	BURR, OVAL, 8 FLUTE 4.0MM X 13CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Damaged by Another Device (2915)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complaint allegation is confirmed.Based on photographic evidence, the ar-8400obe burr (batch 15496415) was damaged at the distal hub.After reviewing the information provided ¿ which may include the returned device (if available), photographs, videos, event description, and any additional field input ¿ arthrex has determined the most likely cause.The most likely cause is attributed to user error, resulting from improper engagement or misalignment during burr insertion, which led to excessive stress on the device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an acromioclavicula (ac) decompression surgery the shaver handpiece ar-8332h (sn (b)(6) damaged the burr ar-8400obe (lot: 15496415).The burr got torn up in the bottom where it was connect to the shaver.Plastic pieces remained in the shaft of the shaver handpiece.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.

• Brand Name: BURR, OVAL, 8 FLUTE 4.0MM X 13CM
• Common Device Name: BURR,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: 23907104
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05865
• Device Sequence Number: 15943621
• Product Code: GFF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867043602
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867043602(11)250910(17)300831(10)15496415
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: DA
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 12/29/2025

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: BURR, OVAL, 8 FLUTE 4.0MM X 13CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8400OBE
• Device Lot Number: 15496415
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 12/08/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/29/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/10/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown