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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. REAMER, LOW PROFILE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

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Model Number REAMER, LOW PROFILE
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event 05/17/2023
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 8/21/2023, an fda medwatch notification was received via email.A facility representative reported that an ar-1410lp low profile reamer end broke into three pieces while drilling the patient's left knee.All broken fragments were retrieved and the case was completed without further issues.This was discovered during an acl procedure on (b)(6) 2023.
 
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 due to user-applied excessive mechanical forces and/or prying/leveraging the device during use.
 
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Brand Name
REAMER, LOW PROFILE
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
emily shafer
8009337001
MDR Report Key17745529
Report Number1220246-2023-07892
Device Sequence Number11802454
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier00888867016811
UDI-Public00888867016811
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateRI
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,User Facility
Initial Reporter Occupation Administrator/Supervisor
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/05/2025
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 NumberREAMER, LOW PROFILE
Device Catalogue NumberAR-1410LP
Device Lot Number14922102
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/21/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/13/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/14/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/05/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured02/03/2022
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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