MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SLIDER W/HK FOR AR-8943-15 DEPTH DEV; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	SLIDER W/HK FOR AR-8943-15 DEPTH DEV
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/01/2024
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.Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2024, it was reported by a sales representative via sems-06502765 that an ar-8943-15-1 slider measuring needle broke.Swapped device to complete.This occurred during use in a case with no patient effect.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 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 is attributed to misuse due to prying/leveraging the device during use.

• Brand Name: SLIDER W/HK FOR AR-8943-15 DEPTH DEV
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• 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: 18923771
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-01538
• Device Sequence Number: 7458706
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867132290
• UDI-Public: 00888867132290
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• 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): 06/04/2025

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: SLIDER W/HK FOR AR-8943-15 DEPTH DEV
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8943-15-1
• Device Lot Number: 012351
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/01/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/15/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/04/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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