MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BATTERY PACK,UNSTRL,LI-ION FOR AR-600; POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR

Model Number	BATTERY PACK,UNSTRL,LI-ION FOR AR-600
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/12/2024
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.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.
Event or Problem Description
On 04/16/2024, it was reported by a facility representative via sems-06541011 that a qty.2 of ar-600l battery pack housings were completely split and apart.This was discovered while trying to remove batteries from the battery housing during a distal biceps repair procedure on (b)(6) 2024.No patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 misuse/mishandling due to damage to the device.

• Brand Name: BATTERY PACK,UNSTRL,LI-ION FOR AR-600
• Common Device Name: POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC 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: 19274642
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02984
• Device Sequence Number: 7577489
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867110946
• UDI-Public: 00888867110946
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/28/2025

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: BATTERY PACK,UNSTRL,LI-ION FOR AR-600
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-600L
• Device Lot Number: GB7735811
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/02/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/08/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/08/2022
• 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