MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAK DISPOSABLES STRAIGHT KIT; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	FIBERTAK DISPOSABLES STRAIGHT KIT
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Damaged by Another Device (2915)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/25/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the drill bit seized in the guide during use in an mpfl case.They used another ar-3638ds to complete the case.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This 3500a record is submitted to comply with an fda 483 inspectional observation issued to arthrex inc on may 5, 2023.Arthrex has reassessed the reportability decisions made on historical complaint records using revised criterion.This 3500a document is a result of the reassessment.Complaint confirmed.One unpackaged ar-3638ds drill guide was received for investigation.Visual inspection identified that a drill bit was seized within the guide and attempts to separate the two devices were unsuccessful.A slight bend in the guide shaft was noted.The observed condition is most likely the result of prying/leveraging the bit within the guide, resulting in the two devices binding.

• Brand Name: FIBERTAK DISPOSABLES STRAIGHT KIT
• 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: 19173837
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02318
• Device Sequence Number: 20665371
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867287440
• UDI-Public: 00888867287440
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/24/2024

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 Expiration Date: 03/31/2026
• Device Model Number: FIBERTAK DISPOSABLES STRAIGHT KIT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3638DS
• Device Lot Number: 13129088
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/09/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/25/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/16/2021
• 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