MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DRIVER SHAFT, T6, NON-RETAINING, AO; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	DRIVER SHAFT, T6, NON-RETAINING, AO
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/10/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 11/10/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via a (b)(4) that (2) ar-18800-04 driver shafts and an ar-18800-03 driver shaft became twisted.This occurred during a case, with no effect on the patient.
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: d9, g3, h3, h6 complaint is confirmed.Upon visual inspection, it was noted that the drive geometry at the distal tip of the returned driver shaft, t6, ao, had twisted and broken.No broken piece was returned for investigation.Functional testing was not performed due to the damaged distal tip of the device.The most likely cause of this failure is attributed to wear and tear damage incurred over repeated usage torquing/engaging the driver within the screw head.

• Brand Name: DRIVER SHAFT, T6, NON-RETAINING, AO
• 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 Key: 18286126
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-09270
• Device Sequence Number: 6846731
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867385573
• UDI-Public: 00888867385573
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• 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): 11/20/2024

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: DRIVER SHAFT, T6, NON-RETAINING, AO
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-18800-04
• Device Lot Number: 1392241
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/10/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/17/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/07/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/11/2022
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown