MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. T15 HEXALOBE, ISO, CANN.; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	T15 HEXALOBE, ISO, CANN.
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/18/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 4/18/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via sems that (qty.2) of an ar-8750-03 t15 driver shaft, t15 hexalobe, cannulated, had an issue.During a hardware removal of 5.0 headless compression screws procedure, when the surgeon tried to get the screws out by hand both cannulated drivers broke at the driver¿s end where the tip of the screw enters the head of the screw.The case was completed using a solid driver to get the screws out.This was discovered during use, with no patient harm.
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 user error of the device due to over-torqueing/over-engaging the driver with the screw head.

• Brand Name: T15 HEXALOBE, ISO, CANN.
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR
• 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: 16913562
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-06720
• Device Sequence Number: 20422187
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867263765
• UDI-Public: 00888867263765
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• 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): 10/15/2024

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: T15 HEXALOBE, ISO, CANN.
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8750-03
• Device Lot Number: 031733
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/18/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/11/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/17/2017
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown