MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN ST,CANC.,4.0X 50MM; BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE

Model Number	QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN ST,CANC.,4.0X 50MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	08/24/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 10/6/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-8740-50pts low profile screw head broke off and an ar-8740-56pts low profile screw broke in the shaft.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023.Additional information requested.
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.The complaint allegation was not confirmed.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 reason for the reported failure is the wear and tear damage incurred over repeated usage.

• Brand Name: QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN ST,CANC.,4.0X 50MM
• Common Device Name: BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE
• 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: 18022949
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-08424
• Device Sequence Number: 15342729
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867046498
• UDI-Public: 00888867046498
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143614
• 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): 01/16/2025

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 Number: QCKFIX SCRW,TI,CANN ST,CANC.,4.0X 50MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8740-50PTS
• Device Lot Number: 12307847
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/06/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/27/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/16/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/15/2020
• 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