MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BONE REDUCTION FORCEPS, CURVED, POINTED; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	BONE REDUCTION FORCEPS, CURVED, POINTED
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/27/2021
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.Complaint confirmed, the tips of the forceps were found to be bent.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to user-applied mechanical forces.
Event or Problem Description
On 08/31/2021 it was reported by a sales rep via email that an ar-8943-07 bone reduction forceps the sharp part of the tip is bent.A new product was used, and the case was completed.There was no case/patient involvement reported.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: BONE REDUCTION FORCEPS, CURVED, POINTED
• 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: 19397297
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03911
• Device Sequence Number: 7799689
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867052178
• UDI-Public: 00888867052178
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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
• 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: BONE REDUCTION FORCEPS, CURVED, POINTED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8943-07
• Device Lot Number: 671933
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/05/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/27/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/17/2019
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown