MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. IBALANCE TKA, HANDLE, MODULAR KEEL PUNCH; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	IBALANCE TKA, HANDLE, MODULAR KEEL PUNCH
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/05/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported on 08/05/2022 by a sales representative via sems that an ar-613-1 handle cracked.This was discovered during a case with no patient harm.
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 is confirmed, and an additional failure mode was identified.(1) unpackaged ar-613-1 was received for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the handle was cracked lengthwise.It was also found that the dowel pin (ref-514-08) had broken, with one part remaining lodged inside the impactor sleeve (c9939-01), and the remaining of the pin not returned.The compression spring (ref-1042-01) was also missing.The cause for the cracked handle and the broken dowel pin can be attributed to normal wear and tear from repeated impact to the device during a prolonged time in the field.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to wear and tear.

• Brand Name: IBALANCE TKA, HANDLE, MODULAR KEEL PUNCH
• 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: 19472801
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05004
• Device Sequence Number: 7498268
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867115941
• UDI-Public: 00888867115941
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AR
• 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): 06/05/2024

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, HANDLE, MODULAR KEEL PUNCH
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-613-1
• Device Lot Number: 051746
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/26/2022
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/05/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/09/2018
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown