MalfunctionGFA

ARTHREX TORPEDO SHAVER

Received Mar 5, 2026 · Event occurred Feb 20, 2026

Report MW5184789 · MDR key 24520684

Device

Generic name

Blade, Saw, General & Plastic Surgery, Surgica

Manufacturer

Arthrex Gmbh

Model number

AR-8400TD

Lot number

15458880

Patient

16 YR · Male

No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING RIGHT SHOULDER LABRUM REPAIR, ARTHREX TORPEDO SHAVER TIP DISINTEGRATED. REMAINING PORTION OF ARTHREX SHAVER REMOVED FROM SURGICAL SITE. SUCTION WAS ON WHEN THIS OCCURRED AND METALLIC PIECES WERE SUCKED THROUGH THE SUCTION. DIAGNOSTIC ARTHROSCOPY, X RAY, AND CT SHOWED NO EVIDENCE OF RETAINED METALLIC OBJECTS.