MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. LP VA LOCKING SCREW, 3.0X18MM, HYBRID; BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE

Model Number	LP VA LOCKING SCREW, 3.0X18MM, HYBRID
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	12/06/2023
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 01/09/2024, it was reported by a facility representative via e-mail that an ar-8933hv-18 low profile va locking screw was shredded during insertion.This occurred during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023.No additional information was provided and additional information has been asked.
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 excessive force being used during insertion of the screw.

• Brand Name: LP VA LOCKING SCREW, 3.0X18MM, HYBRID
• 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: 18610149
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-00621
• Device Sequence Number: 16736384
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867267275
• UDI-Public: 00888867267275
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143614
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/05/2025

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 Number: LP VA LOCKING SCREW, 3.0X18MM, HYBRID
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8933HV-18
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/09/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/30/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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