MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. HOLDING SLEEVE, 2.0MM; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	HOLDING SLEEVE, 2.0MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/26/2022
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 device was not received for evaluation and no photo was provided; complaint not confirmed.The most likely probable cause of the event is attributed to misuse due to excessive force when removing the sleeve from the caddy.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported on (b)(6) 2022 by a sales representative via sems that an ar-18700-25 holding sleeve was jammed in the caddy, bent and broke.This was discovered during an unspecified time with no patient harm.

• Brand Name: HOLDING SLEEVE, 2.0MM
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• 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: 19390296
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03814
• Device Sequence Number: 6776321
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867312746
• UDI-Public: 00888867312746
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• 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): 05/24/2024

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: HOLDING SLEEVE, 2.0MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-18700-25
• Device Lot Number: 1391947
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/26/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/26/2019
• 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: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown