MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. QUADLINK IMPLANT SYSTEM, 9MM; SUTURE, NON-ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE

Model Number	QUADLINK IMPLANT SYSTEM, 9MM
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	10/06/2022
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 email that a flipcutter iii from an ar-1288qis-90 quadlink implant system, cutting edge broke off expanding the arms of the shaft, while drilling the femoral tunnel.This failure caused a delayed in the case trying to squeeze the arms small enough to come out through the drill sleeve.This was discovered during a procedure.

• Brand Name: QUADLINK IMPLANT SYSTEM, 9MM
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NON-ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE
• 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: 15657403
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-05651
• Device Sequence Number: 15049804
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867344747
• UDI-Public: 00888867344747
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K112990
• 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): 10/24/2022

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 Expiration Date: 04/30/2026
• Device Model Number: QUADLINK IMPLANT SYSTEM, 9MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1288QIS-90
• Device Lot Number: 15003587
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/06/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/24/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/20/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown