MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. LOW PROFILE SCREW, 1.6 X 15MM, CORTICAL; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	LOW PROFILE SCREW, 1.6 X 15MM, CORTICAL
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	12/03/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2021 it was reported by a sales representative via sems that during a foot repair two ar-18716-10 screw heads and one ar-18716-15 broke off during insertion.All fragments were retrieved but the screws remained in the patient holding the plate among the other screws.The doctor determined the fixation was sufficient.The patient is fine to date.
Additional 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: LOW PROFILE SCREW, 1.6 X 15MM, CORTICAL
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• 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: vik bajnath ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 13087507
• Report Number: 1220246-2021-04162
• Device Sequence Number: 12127959
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867313279
• UDI-Public: 00888867313279
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ID
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K191326
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/27/2021

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 Model Number: LOW PROFILE SCREW, 1.6 X 15MM, CORTICAL
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-18716-15
• Device Lot Number: 2684683
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/06/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/27/2021
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/24/2019
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown