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MalfunctionMDM

9MM TENDON STRIPPER BLA

Received Mar 26, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 6, 2026

Report 1220246-2026-01666 · MDR key 24698705

Device

Generic name

Manual Instr, General Surgical

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-2385-09

Lot number

15533289

Product problems

  • Dull, Blunt

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BLADE IS DULL AND DOES NOT CUT INTO THE TENDON. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE A DIFFERENT PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.