MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 8MM FLEX DRILL, KNOTLESS HIP FIBERTAK; DRILL BIT

Model Number	8MM FLEX DRILL, KNOTLESS HIP FIBERTAK
Medical Device Problem Code	Unintended Movement (3026)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/26/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2024, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via sems-06550600 that an ar-3600nd-2h disposable drill tip skips after drilling.No additional information was provided, and additional information has been asked.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to wear and tear.

• Brand Name: 8MM FLEX DRILL, KNOTLESS HIP FIBERTAK
• Common Device Name: DRILL BIT
• 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: 19393437
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03878
• Device Sequence Number: 15189982
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867298026
• UDI-Public: 00888867298026
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CI
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/27/2025

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: 8MM FLEX DRILL, KNOTLESS HIP FIBERTAK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3600ND-2H
• Device Lot Number: 15111950
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/26/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/24/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/27/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/04/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown