MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. PROBE, HOOK 3.4MM TIP W/5MM MARKINGS; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	PROBE, HOOK 3.4MM TIP W/5MM MARKINGS
Medical Device Problem Code	Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/31/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported on 05/31/2022 by a facility representative via sems that an ar-10010 probe hook was bending.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.Complaint confirmed.Upon visual evaluation the distal tip of the shaft is bent, caused by applying excessive leveraging force.Also, it was noted discoloration on the handle.The cause remains undetermined.

• Brand Name: PROBE, HOOK 3.4MM TIP W/5MM MARKINGS
• 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: 19478431
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05103
• Device Sequence Number: 7072708
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867002364
• UDI-Public: 00888867002364
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: RP
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/06/2024

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: PROBE, HOOK 3.4MM TIP W/5MM MARKINGS
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-10010
• Device Lot Number: 14893790
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/10/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown