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MalfunctionMDM

10MM TENDON STRIPPER BLADE

Received Apr 20, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 23, 2026

Report 1220246-2026-02283 · MDR key 24924051

Device

Generic name

Manual Instr, General Surgical

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-2385-10

Lot number

24P09

Product problems

  • Contamination

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON 30-MAR-2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-2385-10 10MM QUAD TENDON GRAFT CUTTING BLADE HAD RUST OR SOME DARK ORANGE RESIDUE ON THE BLADE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE WITH NO PATIENT HARM. 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.