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	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/22/2022
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
It was reported on (b)(6) 2022 by a facility representative via sems that an 5030-000 lag screw inserter broke during a procedure (intramedullary rodding trochanteric fracture)."case was completed by using past method of 2-3 finger tightening in stead of torque limiting".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint confirmed.Upon visual evaluation it was noted that the locking key and pinch guard were dissembled from the device.The weld of pin that held it together had broken off.The pin was not returned for evaluation.

• 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: 13757249
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-04584
• Device Sequence Number: 6322965
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00848665036244
• UDI-Public: 00848665036244
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• 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): 07/19/2022

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
• Device Lot Number: 212668
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/22/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/22/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/14/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/30/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown