MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. HDS TRACTION BOOT; TRACTION APPARATUS

Model Number	HDS TRACTION BOOT
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/05/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2021 it was reported by a sales representative via sems that an ar-6529-06 traction boot has an issue with the ratcheting strap.The slider is popping off track while in use.No patient affect.
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.The qa team reviewed this complaint and found that the ladder strap was worn.After speaking with engineering, it was determined that this is inherent to the design with the plastic ratchet being worn by the metal ratchet buckle.Overtime, the plastic can wear down.A new version of these arthrex traction boots are already pending release, which will address this issue.

• Brand Name: HDS TRACTION BOOT
• Common Device Name: TRACTION APPARATUS
• 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: 19214982
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02635
• Device Sequence Number: 12788529
• Product Code: HST
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867040021
• UDI-Public: 00888867040021
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/30/2024

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 Model Number: HDS TRACTION BOOT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-6529-06
• Device Lot Number: 10655632
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/18/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/05/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/18/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown