MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. ARTHREX AR-300,HANDPIECE; POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR

Model Number	ARTHREX AR-300,HANDPIECE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/28/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a surgery the drill chuck holder of ar-300dj broke off and the pin to the battery of ar-300 broke off outside of the patient.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.The surgery was finished successfully and the same device was used anyway.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
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: h6.The reported event was confirmed.The manufacturer evaluation revealed a broken contact pin at the control board along with a bent guide pin which was attributed to improper device handling.Furthermore, the bearing was found to be noisy which is most likely due to wear and tear.

• Brand Name: ARTHREX AR-300,HANDPIECE
• Common Device Name: POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC 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: 18552320
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-00436
• Device Sequence Number: 12661733
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867099357
• UDI-Public: 00888867099357
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/15/2024

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: ARTHREX AR-300,HANDPIECE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-300
• Device Lot Number: 0010000779
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/29/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/29/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/22/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/27/2015
• 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