MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. TRIM-IT DEPTH GAUGE, SMALL

Model Number	TRIM-IT DEPTH GAUGE, SMALL
Medical Device Problem Code	Incorrect Measurement (1383)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	09/24/2021
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.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based off the information provided, the most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to the handling of the device.
Event or Problem Description
On 09/28/2021, it was reported by a sales representative via sems that during a mtpj fusion w maxforce plate, the ar-4166 depth gauge was measuring 4-6mm long and then 2-8 mm off.The case was completed by using a new ar-4166.

• Brand Name: TRIM-IT DEPTH GAUGE, SMALL
• Common Device Name: DEPTH GAUGE
• 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: 19398007
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03921
• Device Sequence Number: 7799720
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867033269
• UDI-Public: 00888867033269
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NE
• 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: Administrator/Supervisor
• 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: TRIM-IT DEPTH GAUGE, SMALL
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4166
• Device Lot Number: 672101
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/12/2021
• 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