MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. GALILEO® LAG SCREW INSERTER; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	GALILEO® LAG SCREW INSERTER
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	01/20/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2022 it was reported by a sales representative via sems that an 5030-000 multiple pieces of the lag screw inserter handle loosened and fell apart.This was discovered during use in a troch nail procedure on (b)(6) 2022.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complaint is confirmed.One unpackaged 5030-000 was received for evaluation.Visual inspection identified no apparent issues with the device.Further inspection revealed the outer hub sheath could be unscrewed, and the pin that held the inner hub could be removed by tapping the device against a surface.This caused the entire hub assembly to come apart.This issue is known and has been addressed in aos internal record eco-1596.Further monitoring will be performed for similar complaints post implementation of the eco.

• Brand Name: GALILEO® LAG SCREW INSERTER
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 13472328
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-04435
• Device Sequence Number: 1714191
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00848665036244
• UDI-Public: 00848665036244
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202099
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/09/2022

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 Model Number: GALILEO® LAG SCREW INSERTER
• Device Catalogue Number: 5030-000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/20/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/20/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/07/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/09/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown