MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. WIRE DRIVER ATTACHMENT 0.6-1.6 MM; POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR

Model Number	WIRE DRIVER ATTACHMENT 0.6-1.6 MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/25/2024
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
It was reported that during a mica surgery the attachment does not hold the wire firmly and slips.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.The reported event was confirmed.The manufacturer evaluation revealed there is no holding force to fix the wire due to worn clamping jaws.The most likely cause is attributed to damages from repeated use / wear and tear.

• Brand Name: WIRE DRIVER ATTACHMENT 0.6-1.6 MM
• 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: 19387955
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03798
• Device Sequence Number: 20601156
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867100282
• UDI-Public: 00888867100282
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/01/2024

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: WIRE DRIVER ATTACHMENT 0.6-1.6 MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-300WD16
• Device Lot Number: 15044704
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/25/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/19/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/23/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/15/2022
• 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