MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SHEATH,HF,TAP/FEN,2 STPCK FOR 4MM SCOPE; ARTHROSCOPE AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	SHEATH,HF,TAP/FEN,2 STPCK FOR 4MM SCOPE
Medical Device Problem Codes	Positioning Failure (1158); Connection Problem (2900)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/29/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 01/29/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-3373-4002 sheath stopcock would not latch to scope.This was discovered during the case.Another device was used to complete the case with no patient harm.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: the failed device was not received for evaluation.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.The most likely cause of the reported failure is wear and tear over repetitive usage.Instrument manufactured date 03-sep-2020.The complaint allegation was not confirmed.The device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the failure was provided.

• Brand Name: SHEATH,HF,TAP/FEN,2 STPCK FOR 4MM SCOPE
• Common Device Name: ARTHROSCOPE AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 18713138
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-00989
• Device Sequence Number: 15250493
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867198579
• UDI-Public: 00888867198579
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• 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): 05/13/2025

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: SHEATH,HF,TAP/FEN,2 STPCK FOR 4MM SCOPE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3373-4002
• Device Lot Number: 1606719
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/29/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/23/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/03/2020
• 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