MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SCRWDRV SFT,SHT NON-CANN,2.5MM HEX; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	SCRWDRV SFT,SHT NON-CANN,2.5MM HEX
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/16/2022
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 11/21/2022 by a arthrex employee via sems that an ar-1995shn screwdriver tip broke off while removing post screw.Case involvement, device broke during use.All fragments removed from patient, procedure completed successfully.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint is confirmed.Upon visual inspection, it was noted that the driver geometry at the distal tip of the returned ar-1995shn had both twisted and broken.No fragments were returned for investigation.The probable cause is by applying excessive force used to pry and/or leverage the device.Also, it was noted that the laser marks are faded.The cause remains undetermined.

• Brand Name: SCRWDRV SFT,SHT NON-CANN,2.5MM HEX
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 15931053
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-05893
• Device Sequence Number: 11879036
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867025684
• UDI-Public: 00888867025684
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/01/2023

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: SCRWDRV SFT,SHT NON-CANN,2.5MM HEX
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1995SHN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/21/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/21/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/07/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/01/2023
• 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