MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. BIOSYNC WEDGE INSTRUMENTATION SET; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	BIOSYNC WEDGE INSTRUMENTATION SET
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/24/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an evans osteotomy, the trials from the biosync tray un-threaded from their inserter handle.Two different trials were used at one point in the case while trialing for the allosync wedge size the surgeon wanted to implant.The case was completed and was not affected in any way negatively.
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 user error of the device due to applying excessive mechanical forces upon insertion.

• Brand Name: BIOSYNC WEDGE INSTRUMENTATION SET
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• 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: 19519920
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05612
• Device Sequence Number: 8540327
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867217478
• UDI-Public: 00888867217478
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• 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): 06/12/2024

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: BIOSYNC WEDGE INSTRUMENTATION SET
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8948S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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