MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BONE REDUCTION FORCEPS W/TEETH; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	BONE REDUCTION FORCEPS W/TEETH
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/02/2023
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) 2023, it was reported by a sales representative via sems that a ar-4160ft bone reduction forceps broke.This occurred during a case.There was no additional information provided.Additional information requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The failure is most likely due to wear and tear from the repeated application of mechanical forces on the forceps tips during prolonged use in the field.

• Brand Name: BONE REDUCTION FORCEPS W/TEETH
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• 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: 16427749
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-06342
• Device Sequence Number: 20157920
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867032996
• UDI-Public: 00888867032996
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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): 09/03/2024

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: BONE REDUCTION FORCEPS W/TEETH
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4160FT
• Device Lot Number: 6672028
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/02/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/12/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/10/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown