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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. METATARSAL REAMER, 14MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

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Model Number METATARSAL REAMER, 14MM
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event 05/16/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2023, it was reported by a sales representative via sems that an ar-8944mr-14 metatarsal reamer head popped off.This was discovered during a case, 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
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.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 excessive force used during suture passing/tightening /tensioning.
 
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Brand Name
METATARSAL REAMER, 14MM
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 Key17097614
Report Number1220246-2023-06876
Device Sequence Number19306482
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier00888867053137
UDI-Public00888867053137
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateFL
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 02/21/2025
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 Model NumberMETATARSAL REAMER, 14MM
Device Catalogue NumberAR-8944MR-14
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/16/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer02/14/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/09/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/21/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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