MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SWITCHING STICK, 4MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	SWITCHING STICK, 4MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Defective Device (2588)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/08/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the device is corroded.There was no harm or adverse event for patient, operator or third party reported.No further information received.
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 is confirmed.Device was received: ar-3020, batch not present, unpackaged.The device was found to be generally discolored, most likely to result from repeated cleaning cycles.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to wear and tear.

• Brand Name: SWITCHING STICK, 4MM
• 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: 19390803
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03829
• Device Sequence Number: 15147842
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867028760
• UDI-Public: 00888867028760
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• 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: SWITCHING STICK, 4MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3020
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/28/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/08/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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