MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 3.0 X 18MM VAL SCREW, TI, STRL; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	3.0 X 18MM VAL SCREW, TI, STRL
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/17/2022
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 that during a mtp fusion surgery the head of the last locking screw, when he was doing the tightening the tip broke off.All other screws went in perfectly fine including the locking ones.According to the surgeon there was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.The surgery was finished successfully with the same device anyway.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.

• Brand Name: 3.0 X 18MM VAL SCREW, TI, STRL
• Common Device Name: SCREW, 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: 14976449
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-05202
• Device Sequence Number: 20256358
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867210288
• UDI-Public: 00888867210288
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143614
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/11/2022

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: 3.0 X 18MM VAL SCREW, TI, STRL
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8933V-18S
• Device Lot Number: 14923283
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/21/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/11/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/08/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown