MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. TORPEDO, 5.0MM X 13 CM; SAW BLADE

Model Number	TORPEDO, 5.0MM X 13 CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/19/2026
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 19-feb-2026, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-8500td torpedo shaver tip broke.Noticed during a case with no patient effect.

• Brand Name: TORPEDO, 5.0MM X 13 CM
• Common Device Name: SAW BLADE
• 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: 24628324
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-01502
• Device Sequence Number: 18441920
• Product Code: GFA
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/08/2026

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: TORPEDO, 5.0MM X 13 CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8500TD
• Device Lot Number: 15481306
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/12/2025
• 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