MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. TORPEDO, 4.0MM X 13CM; SAW BLADE

Model Number	TORPEDO, 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	03/05/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 20-mar-2026, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via (b)(4) that an ar-8400td torpedo was damaged during use.While using the ar-8400td torpedo on the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus and performing the necessary reshaping, a loose meniscal suture was observed which the specialist removed with the torpedo.At which point, it be came evident that the inner blade was no longer rotating.The device was then inspected and it was found the inner blade was slightly bent.This was discovered during a knee chondroplasty procedure with no patient harm.No additional anesthesia was administered and the case was completed with another device.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.

• Brand Name: TORPEDO, 4.0MM X 13CM
• 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: 24703168
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-01685
• Device Sequence Number: 10462884
• Product Code: GFA
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/22/2026

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 Model Number: TORPEDO, 4.0MM X 13CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8400TD
• Device Lot Number: 15394072
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 03/05/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/05/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/21/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/26/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/24/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown