MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 1.5MM HEX, CMP FT; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	1.5MM HEX, CMP FT
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	01/24/2024
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) 2024, it was reported by a distributor via sems (b)(4) that an ar-8737-37 bone reduction forceps driver tip broke inside the screw.This occurred during a procedure while drilling the talus to the correct depth of the screw.While finishing the insertion, the driver tip broke inside the screw.The fragment was retrieved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the information provided, which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event descriptions, and any additional information from the field, arthrex concluded that the most likely cause of the reported failure is wear and tear of the device.The manufacturing date is 02-sep-2022.The complaint allegation was not confirmed as the device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the failure was provided.

• Brand Name: 1.5MM HEX, CMP FT
• 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: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 18676149
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-00865
• Device Sequence Number: 6194261
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867127159
• UDI-Public: 00888867127159
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/22/2025

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: 1.5MM HEX, CMP FT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8737-37
• Device Lot Number: 1392235
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/24/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/09/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/22/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/02/2022
• 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