MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORP. DISPOSABLE KIT FOR 1.8MM SHOULDER Q-FIX; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	25-1810
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/13/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a knee arthroscopy, the 'qfix drill' snapped in half when drilling.The procedure was completed with a s+n back up device.There was a non-significant delay and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).(b)(6).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual evaluation showed the device was not returned in any original packaging.The drill is broken into two pieces.The drill guide is deformed on one edge from pressure.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.The instructions for use were reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A clinical review states a review of the two provided photos of the device appear to confirm the stated failure mode (device is broken into two pieces), however does not provide insight into the reported.The patient impact beyond the reported is not anticipated.The root cause has been associated with unintended use of the device.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include excessive force on the device, excessive torque on the device, attempted correction of a damaged device, off-axis insertion, improper preparation of the insertion site, or an inadvertent impact event inconsistent with normal use.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.

• Brand Name: DISPOSABLE KIT FOR 1.8MM SHOULDER Q-FIX
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 13112634
• Report Number: 3006524618-2021-01074
• Device Sequence Number: 14626902
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556724613
• UDI-Public: 885556724613
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/03/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/03/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 25-1810
• Device Lot Number: 2074997
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/13/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/26/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/29/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/03/2021
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown