MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. CORTICAL SCREW, 3.5MM X 27.5MM; FIXATN NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBO

Model Number	CORTICAL SCREW, 3.5MM X 27.5MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	04/18/2024
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 4/18/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that two 8010-275 cortical screws broke while putting them into the patient.The head of the screws was removed, but the bodies remain in the patient.The procedure was completed successfully.This was discovered during a humeral nail procedure on (b)(6) 2024.The case was delayed between ten to fifteen minutes.The patient suffered no negative effects.
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: CORTICAL SCREW, 3.5MM X 27.5MM
• Common Device Name: FIXATN NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBO
• 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: 19310452
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03232
• Device Sequence Number: 7003780
• Product Code: KTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00848665019704
• UDI-Public: 00848665019704
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KY
• 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): 06/24/2025

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: CORTICAL SCREW, 3.5MM X 27.5MM
• Device Catalogue Number: 8010-275
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/18/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/24/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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