MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. IBALANCE TKA, SMALL IMPACTOR; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	IBALANCE TKA, SMALL IMPACTOR
Medical Device Problem Code	Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/18/2022
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.Complaint confirmed.One unpackaged ar-613-98 was received for investigation.Visual inspection identified that the c8394-01 notch/bearing impactor had cracked.Additionally, wear was noted to the dovetail feature of the c8369-01 key seat attachment.A probable cause is attributed to wear and tear damage accumulated over repeated usage.
Event or Problem Description
On 1/18/2022 it was reported by a sales representative via sems that an ar-613-98 small impactor cracked during a case.It cracked while putting in a poly insert.No pieces were left in the patient.Another instrument was used to finish the case with no further issues.Additional information.The impactor cracked during use and nothing broke from it into the patient.

• Brand Name: IBALANCE TKA, SMALL IMPACTOR
• 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: 19454398
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-04790
• Device Sequence Number: 8612142
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867116955
• UDI-Public: 00888867116955
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/03/2024

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: IBALANCE TKA, SMALL IMPACTOR
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-613-98
• Device Lot Number: 113601639
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/06/2022
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/18/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/22/2016
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown