MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. QUADLINK IMPLANT SYSTEM, 10MM; SMOOTH FIXATION PIN

Model Number	QUADLINK IMPLANT SYSTEM, 10MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/08/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 3/8/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via email that flipcutter iii from an ar-1288qis-100 quadlink implant system would not close back to its 3.5 mm position after drilling the femoral tunnel to a 9 mm hole.Surgeon had to use an arthroscopy grasper to squeeze the blade shut.This was discovered during a procedure.
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 device was not received for evaluation.Based off the information provided, the most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to improper bone prep; misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: QUADLINK IMPLANT SYSTEM, 10MM
• Common Device Name: SMOOTH FIXATION PIN
• 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: 19505462
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05493
• Device Sequence Number: 11780115
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867344754
• UDI-Public: 00888867344754
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K231857
• 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): 06/10/2024

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: QUADLINK IMPLANT SYSTEM, 10MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1288QIS-100
• Device Lot Number: 15053105
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/08/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/06/2023
• 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