MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 2.7MM SCREW DEPTH INDICATOR; DEPTH GAUGE

Model Number 2.7MM SCREW DEPTH INDICATOR

Device Problem Defective Device (2588)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/06/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

On 11/6/2023, it was reported by an arthrex employee via sems (b)(4) that an ar-2670 screw depth indicator (the device is a loaner) and an ar-8943-15 depth device (the device is a loaner) was not measuring correctly due to the two tips being swapped that was confirmed by their inspection team.This was discovered during an unspecified procedure, with no reported patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: 2.7MM SCREW DEPTH INDICATOR
• Type of Device: DEPTH GAUGE
• 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: emily shafer ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 18257700
• MDR Text Key: 329675143
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-09121
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867098534
• UDI-Public: 00888867098534
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/04/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/04/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 2.7MM SCREW DEPTH INDICATOR
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2670
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1