MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAK DISPOSABLES STRAIGHT KIT; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	FIBERTAK DISPOSABLES STRAIGHT KIT
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/17/2022
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 contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device is not expected to be returned for evaluation.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force being used during insertion of the implant.As no further investigation was able to be performed no change in harm was identified.
Event or Problem Description
On 02/18/2022, it was reported by an arthrex employee via sems that an ar-3638ds fibertak disposables straight kit had an issue.The drill was inserted through the drill guide.The guide and drill fused together and could not be removed.It occurred twice during a procedure on (b)(6) 2022.A new product was used and the case was completed with no impact to the patient.

• Brand Name: FIBERTAK DISPOSABLES STRAIGHT KIT
• 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: 19444335
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-04646
• Device Sequence Number: 20968824
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867287440
• UDI-Public: 00888867287440
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/01/2024

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: FIBERTAK DISPOSABLES STRAIGHT KIT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3638DS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/17/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• 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