MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 1.8MM DRILL FOR FIBERTAK; DRILL BIT

Model Number	1.8MM DRILL FOR FIBERTAK
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	06/19/2023
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-3600d-2 drill bit broke off.It was noticed when the anchor was being seated that the drill bit broke.The anchor fixation held, and the labrum was secured.The case was completed successfully.The broken drill bit was not retrieved from inside the patient.This was discovered during a left shoulder arthroscopy and labrum repair procedure on (b)(6) 2023.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event has not yet been determined as the device has not been returned for evaluation at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted, including a most likely cause if a root cause can not be determined.
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 excessive user-applied mechanical forces.

• Brand Name: 1.8MM DRILL FOR FIBERTAK
• Common Device Name: DRILL BIT
• 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: emily shafer ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 17286385
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-07088
• Device Sequence Number: 16896806
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867101913
• UDI-Public: 00888867101913
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• 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): 12/03/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1.8MM DRILL FOR FIBERTAK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3600D-2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/10/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/03/2024
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown