MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. IBALANCE TKA, HANDLE, MODULAR KEEL PUNCH; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	IBALANCE TKA, HANDLE, MODULAR KEEL PUNCH
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/21/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 04/21/2022, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-613-1 ibalance¿ tka, handle, modular keel punch had an issue.The surgeon was doing a tka procedure on (b)(6) 2022 and noticed that the handle was cracked and the spring mechanism on the quick connect was too loose and needed to be replaced.The case was finished with another one and without further incident.This was discovered during use with no impact to the patient.
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.Complaint confirmed.Visual evaluation confirms the handle is cracked and runs approximately 2 in.The device also appears worn/dented due to wear and tear.The cause of the crack is undetermined.The most likely cause of the reported failure is wear and tear.

• Brand Name: IBALANCE TKA, HANDLE, MODULAR KEEL PUNCH
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG 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: 19383698
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03755
• Device Sequence Number: 20565991
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867115941
• UDI-Public: 00888867115941
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AR
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/23/2024

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: IBALANCE TKA, HANDLE, MODULAR KEEL PUNCH
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-613-1
• Device Lot Number: 051746
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/30/2022
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/21/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/09/2018
• 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