MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. INTERNALBRACE LIGAMENT; FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	INTERNALBRACE LIGAMENT
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/25/2023
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 email that the drill in the drill guide from an ar-1688-cp internal brace implant system produced metal shavings.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023.Additional information received on 4/27/2023: all the loose debris was removed from inside the patient, and the case was completed successfully.This was discovered during a brostrom repair procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint allegation is confirmed.Based on the image submitted from the field, shavings are visible.Since the device was not returned for evaluation, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: INTERNALBRACE LIGAMENT
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, BIODEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• 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: 16939046
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-06755
• Device Sequence Number: 15316372
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867096080
• UDI-Public: 00888867096080
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• 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): 02/20/2025

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 Expiration Date: 08/31/2024
• Device Model Number: INTERNALBRACE LIGAMENT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1688-CP
• Device Lot Number: 15003953
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/26/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/20/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/20/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• 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