MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 125° RADIOLUCENT TARGETING ARM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	125° RADIOLUCENT TARGETING ARM
Medical Device Problem Codes	Positioning Failure (1158); Defective Device (2588)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/03/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 04/04/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an 1267-100 targeting guide was misaligned."the 5.0 cortical screw was hitting the nail as the screw advanced.The screw head eventually broke from the threads on advancement.We put another 5.0 cortical screw in the dynamic slot and the case was completed successfully." this occurred during use in a case with no patient effect.Additional information requested for the broken screw.
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.
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 for the reported failure can be attributed to improper bone prep; misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: 125° RADIOLUCENT TARGETING ARM
• 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: 19201344
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02532
• Device Sequence Number: 8142708
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00848665028652
• UDI-Public: 00848665028652
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K021008
• 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): 06/12/2025

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: 125° RADIOLUCENT TARGETING ARM
• Device Catalogue Number: 1267-100
• Device Lot Number: 210918
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/04/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/12/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/28/2021
• 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