MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 9MM; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 9MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	01/07/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Event or Problem Description
On 08th jan 2026, it was reported by a distributor via email that ar-1204as-90 serial (b)(6) flipcutter ii blade snapped off after the drilling of bone tunnel during knee acl all-inside reconstruction on (b)(6) 2026: leaving the blade inside patient¿s joint.Despite that, the operation is completed with a new flipcutter and broken piece was retrieved from the patient.

• Brand Name: FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 9MM
• 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: 24160760
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00290
• Device Sequence Number: 15735704
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867004436
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867004436(11)240501(17)290430(10)4109140619
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MY
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/19/2026

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 Model Number: FLIPCUTTER II, SHORT 9MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1204AS-90
• Device Lot Number: 4109140619
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/08/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/23/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2024
• 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