MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. IB KIT, BC, W/ CC FT AND JUMPSTART; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	IB KIT, BC, W/ CC FT AND JUMPSTART
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	04/19/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 4/19/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that an ar-1788j-cp internalbrace implant system had the drill bit digging into the guidewire when over-drilling, resulting in the guidewire and 3.4 cannulated drill breaking in the talus.The metal fragment was not retrieved from the talus.The rep verified the angle was close when drilling.The case was completed using another ar-1788j-cp internalbrace implant system with no reported delay in the procedure and no adverse effects reported.This was discovered during a lateral ankle stabilization procedure on (b)(6) 2024.
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
The complaint allegation is confirmed.Based on the images provided from the field, fragments were visible in the x-ray submitted for evaluation.Consequently, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misaligned insertion, prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: IB KIT, BC, W/ CC FT AND JUMPSTART
• Common Device Name: BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR
• 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: 19329414
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03360
• Device Sequence Number: 6816164
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867318137
• UDI-Public: 00888867318137
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101823
• 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 Expiration Date: 02/28/2026
• Device Model Number: IB KIT, BC, W/ CC FT AND JUMPSTART
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1788J-CP
• Device Lot Number: 15229892
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/19/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/12/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/04/2024
• 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