MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. QFIX 1.8 MINI SUTURE ANCHOR DISP KIT; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Model Number	72290125
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/17/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a shoulder arthroscopy, the drill bit of the qfix 1.8 mini kit snapped inside the drill guide, it did not fall inside the patient.The procedure was completed with a backup device and no significant delay nor further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H10, h3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.There was a relationship found between the device and the reported event.A visual inspection of the returned instrument shows no manufacturing abnormalities.The drill bit is broken.Product was out of the original packaging.No packaging returned.A functional evaluation is not conducted due to damaged drill bit.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.The complaint was confirmed and the root cause was associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include: (1) excessive force (2) improper alignment of the handle.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: QFIX 1.8 MINI SUTURE ANCHOR DISP KIT
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHROCARE CORP.; 7000 w. william cannon; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12132708
• Report Number: 3006524618-2021-00751
• Device Sequence Number: 11803796
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556662632
• UDI-Public: 00885556662632
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/04/2022

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/15/2024
• Device Model Number: 72290125
• Device Catalogue Number: 72290125
• Device Lot Number: 2066527
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/17/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/11/2021; 08/02/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/07/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/12/2021; 08/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/15/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown