MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. GALILEO® CAPTURING ROD; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	GALILEO® CAPTURING ROD
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/21/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based off the information provided, the most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misuse/mishandling due to damage to the device.
Event or Problem Description
On 01/21/2022 it was reported by a sales representative via sems that the 5033-100, galileo lag screw capturing rod is stuck in the 5046-100 capturing rod nut and would come out causing both the rod nut and the rod to be stripped.No patient affect reported.There was no additional information provided.

• Brand Name: GALILEO® CAPTURING ROD
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 19329592
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03366
• Device Sequence Number: 3009069
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00848665039177
• UDI-Public: 00848665039177
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202099
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/16/2024

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: GALILEO® CAPTURING ROD
• Device Catalogue Number: 5033-100
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/21/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown