MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ASPEN SURGICAL PRODUCTS, INC. BARD-PARKER CARBON RIB-BACK BLADES SIZE 15; SCALPEL BLADE

Model Number	371115
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Complainant alleges "we had the tip of a #15 scalpel blade break off inside a patient's shoulder joint.They did not find it, flushed the patient's joint out very thoroughly, and took an x-ray of the joint, which revealed nothing retained.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for evaluation, and no pictures were provided.The complaint could not be confirmed.The most likely root cause is either a manufacturing error or excessive force by the end user.This should be considered the final report.If any additional relevant information is identified it will be submitted in a supplemental report.

• Brand Name: BARD-PARKER CARBON RIB-BACK BLADES SIZE 15
• Common Device Name: SCALPEL BLADE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ASPEN SURGICAL PRODUCTS, INC.; 6945 southbelt dr se; caledonia MI 49316
• Manufacturer Contact: terry hall ; 6945 southbelt dr se; caledonia, MI 49316 ; 6166987100
• MDR Report Key: 24446157
• Report Number: 3002750084-2026-00022
• Device Sequence Number: 13339049
• Product Code: GES
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00840113201761
• UDI-Public: 00840113201761
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/25/2026

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: 371115
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/25/2026
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown