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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 1.60MM DRILL FOR FIBERTAK; DRILL BIT

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Model Number 1.60MM DRILL FOR FIBERTAK
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event 03/15/2023
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 03/15/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via sems that an ar-3600d-1 drill broke.This occurred during a labral repair on (b)(6) 2023, when he was drilling into the glenoid the end of the drill bit broke off and was stuck in the glenoid.The piece of the drill was countersunk into bone so it had to be left in the patient.
 
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 most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to misaligned insertion and/or prying/leveraging the device during use.
 
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Brand Name
1.60MM DRILL FOR FIBERTAK
Common Device Name
DRILL BIT
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 Key16717569
Report Number1220246-2023-06510
Device Sequence Number20651759
Product Code HTW
UDI-Device Identifier00888867101906
UDI-Public00888867101906
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMD
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 10/03/2024
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 Number1.60MM DRILL FOR FIBERTAK
Device Catalogue NumberAR-3600D-1
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/15/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer09/25/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/11/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/03/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other;
Patient SexUnknown
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