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	04/24/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2023, it was reported via email that an ar-8750-03 (driver shaft, t15 hexalobe, cannulated, iso, ao) was broken by surgeon during surgery.This occurred on (b)(6) 2023 at an unspecified time with no case involvement.There was 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.Per dfu-0023-eo rev.4, i.Cautions 2.To avoid damaging the instruments, do not impact or subject to blunt force any instruments that are designed to be turned or screwed in.When two devices are intended to be threaded together, ensure that they are fully engaged prior to use.3.Do not use arthrex instruments for any purpose other than their intended use.Manipulating soft tissue or bone with an instrument not intended for that use may result in damage to the instrument.7.Do not overstress the device or use device to pry tissue.

• 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: 16934475
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-06751
• Device Sequence Number: 6148442
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867263765
• UDI-Public: 00888867263765
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NZ
• 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): 10/16/2024

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
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/24/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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