MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BONE REDUCTION FORCEPS, CURVED, POINTED; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number BONE REDUCTION FORCEPS, CURVED, POINTED

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 07/12/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This 3500a record is submitted to comply with an fda 483 inspectional observation issued to arthrex inc on may 5, 2023.Arthrex has reassessed the reportability decisions made on historical complaint records using revised criterion.This 3500a document is a result of the reassessment.Complaint confirmed.One unpackaged ar-8943-07, batch 6671651 was received for investigation.Visual inspection identified that both of the tips at the distal end of the forceps had broken.Heavy corrosion was present across the device.The observed condition is consistent with wear and tear damage based on the age of the device.

Event Description

It was reported the ar-8943-24 weber clamp, the tip are very bent or broken off.Additional information 8/3/2021 per the sales rep, these devices were actually not used in the case, they had alternative tray options, as shown in the images attached, the tips on the clamps are either dull, bent, or broken off, making them unusable.

• Brand Name: BONE REDUCTION FORCEPS, CURVED, POINTED
• Type of Device: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• 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: 19182579
• MDR Text Key: 341403629
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02399
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867052178
• UDI-Public: 00888867052178
• 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: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/25/2024

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: BONE REDUCTION FORCEPS, CURVED, POINTED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8943-07
• Device Lot Number: 6671651
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/17/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/14/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1