MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. IBAL UKA, TIBIAL IMPACTOR; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	IBAL UKA, TIBIAL IMPACTOR
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/02/2023
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 sems that an ar-611-4 tibial impactors plastic impactor broke off the metal shaft.This occurred during a case, with no patient effect reported.There was no additional information provided, additional information has been requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-611-4 batch number 121519, was received for investigation.The visual inspection identified that the head tibial impactor had broken.No fragments were returned for analysis.The most likely cause of the reported failure is wear and damage due to repeated use and/or reprocessing.

• Brand Name: IBAL UKA, TIBIAL IMPACTOR
• 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: 16955774
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-06770
• Device Sequence Number: 3614033
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867223868
• UDI-Public: 00888867223868
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AR
• 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): 09/09/2024

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: IBAL UKA, TIBIAL IMPACTOR
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-611-4
• Device Lot Number: 121519
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/02/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/19/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/18/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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