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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. ARTHREX AR-200 CONSOLE; POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR

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Model Number ARTHREX AR-200 CONSOLE
Medical Device Problem Code Connection Problem (2900)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 01/22/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
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.Event description: it was reported that during a mis forefoot surgery the device did not work.The display showed with both and devices and hand pieces the error message "hand piece not connected".The reported event was confirmed.The manufacturers evaluation revealed an error message at the control device due to a defective motor.Furthermore, the control electronic is defect, the holder for the glass tube fuse is deformed, the pump bracket is defect due to broken socket at the motor and the lighting of the buttons is not working due to damages at the upper housing.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misuse/mishandling due to damage to the device.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a mis forefoot surgery the device did not work.The display showed with both and devices and hand pieces the error message "hand piece not connected".There was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device from another manufacturer.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
 
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Brand Name
ARTHREX AR-200 CONSOLE
Common Device Name
POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC 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 Key19533281
Report Number1220246-2024-05743
Device Sequence Number7596567
Product Code HWE
UDI-Device Identifier00888867184169
UDI-Public00888867184169
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountrySZ
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Administrator/Supervisor
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 06/13/2024
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 NumberARTHREX AR-200 CONSOLE
Device Catalogue NumberAR-200C
Device Lot Number10270641
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer04/26/2021
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/26/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/13/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured01/16/2019
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 Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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