MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. VAL SCREW, TI, 1.6 X 11MM; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	VAL SCREW, TI, 1.6 X 11MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Foreign Body In Patient (2687); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)
Date of Event	03/29/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported on (b)(6) 2023 by a sales representative via sems, that an ar-18716v-11 screw got stuck inside of a patient's hand during a procedure.Plate went down and the screw broke off.They do have the head of the screw that broke.Case involvement, device broke during use.
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.
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 misuse due to misaligned insertion; and/or prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: VAL SCREW, TI, 1.6 X 11MM
• Common Device Name: PLATE, 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: 16837852
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-06610
• Device Sequence Number: 6861248
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867313682
• UDI-Public: 00888867313682
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K191326
• 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): 10/04/2024

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: VAL SCREW, TI, 1.6 X 11MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-18716V-11
• Device Lot Number: 1093588
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/29/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/28/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/14/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown