MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL 3.5MM ULTRA-AGGR PLUS 5PK; ARTHROSCOPE

Catalog Number	283329
Medical Device Problem Codes	Infusion or Flow Problem (2964); Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/12/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure, the outer and inner pieces of the 3.5mm ultra-aggr plus 5pk device were found welded.There were no fragments generated.There was a ten-minute delay to the surgical procedure, and the surgery was completed successfully.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.H11: additional narrative: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.H11: additional narrative: investigation summary: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that the inner shaft is seized, it was not possible to spin to any direction.No anomalies were found on the black connector.A functional test was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 3.5mm ultra-aggr plus 5pk would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; higher speeds applied on the handpiece can increase the temperature of the device's shaft, lack of adequate irrigation and excessive side loading can contribute to a seized inner shaft, as per instructions for use (ifu): adequate irrigation to the tip of the blade or burr is required to cool the blade and prevent accumulation of excised material in the surgical site.Excessive side loading may result in blade wear and degradation, as well as clogging and/or seizing., and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.H11: additional narrative: b5: during subsequent follow-up with the reporter additional information was obtained.The reporter clarified that the inner and outer parts of the device were stuck (glued) together and could not be separated.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.H11: additional narrative: h6.Medical device problem code update d9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the investigation has been completed, and if additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: 3.5MM ULTRA-AGGR PLUS 5PK
• Common Device Name: ARTHROSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin blanc 38; le locle CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24151277
• Report Number: 1221934-2026-00330
• Device Sequence Number: 18513330
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705027248
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705027248(10)A2507002(17)300630
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131191
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/22/2026

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 Catalogue Number: 283329
• Device Lot Number: A2507002
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/13/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/28/2026; 02/05/2026; 02/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/22/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/28/2026; 02/06/2026; 02/10/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/02/2025
• 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