MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 3-POINT SHOULDER DISTRACTION SYSTEM; TRACTION APPARATUS

Model Number	3-POINT SHOULDER DISTRACTION SYSTEM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Frayed (1262)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/14/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 05/14/2024, it was reported by a facility representative via sems-06567605 that an ar-1600m 3-point shoulder distraction systems cabling was fraying.This was discovered during a case with no effect on the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-1600m 3-point shoulder distraction system sn: (b)(6) was received for investigation.Visual evaluation of the device noted significant wear and tear, the cabling of the device was fraying and the device had scratches and scruffs throughout.Functional testing was unable to be performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to wear and tear - date of manufacture: 2008.

• Brand Name: 3-POINT SHOULDER DISTRACTION SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: TRACTION APPARATUS
• 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: 19501876
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05454
• Device Sequence Number: 17826433
• Product Code: HST
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867019911
• UDI-Public: 00888867019911
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/19/2024

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: 3-POINT SHOULDER DISTRACTION SYSTEM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1600M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/14/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/10/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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