MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. REVERS LEVER-LOCKING BROACH HANDLE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	REVERS LEVER-LOCKING BROACH HANDLE
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/13/2023
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 (b)(6) 2023, our nz field staff were advised via email of an incident that occurred in conjunction with case(b)(4) where after discovering debris in the broach handle further inspections and cleaning were requested from the cssd department where additional debris was discovered.This debris was removed at the cleaning stages in cssd and the devices were processed for use in the future surgery.No case or patient involvement was applicable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint is confirmed by the picture evaluation of the photo attached to the complaint, which revealed that the univers revers¿ lever-locking broach handle had residues.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 improper detergent/cleaning process used.

• Brand Name: REVERS LEVER-LOCKING BROACH HANDLE
• 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: 18339470
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-09399
• Device Sequence Number: 6937849
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867290464
• UDI-Public: 00888867290464
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/10/2025

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: REVERS LEVER-LOCKING BROACH HANDLE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9510-2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/15/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown