MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. EXCALIBUR, CURVED, HL 4.2MM X 19CM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	EXCALIBUR, CURVED, HL 4.2MM X 19CM
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/23/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2026, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-6420cex curved excaliber broke during a case, the inner cutting sheath would stop spinning when shaving the capsule.Discovered during a case with no patient effect.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.

• Brand Name: EXCALIBUR, CURVED, HL 4.2MM X 19CM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR
• 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: 25140059
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-02792
• Device Sequence Number: 9542849
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867039209
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867039209(11)251104(17)301031(10)15525323
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• 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): 06/24/2026

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: EXCALIBUR, CURVED, HL 4.2MM X 19CM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-6420CEX
• Device Lot Number: 15525323
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 04/23/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/23/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/11/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/04/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown