MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DRILL TIP GUIDE PIN 2.4 MM X 311 MM; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	DRILL TIP GUIDE PIN 2.4 MM X 311 MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Fitting Problem (2183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/09/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a knee surgery it was noticed that with the ar-1409 the pin got stuck in the cannulated drill bit.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
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 allegation cannot be confirmed without the device for evaluation.Based on the information provided.The most likely cause is user error applying excessive mechanical forces upon insertion.

• Brand Name: DRILL TIP GUIDE PIN 2.4 MM X 311 MM
• 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: 19563810
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06029
• Device Sequence Number: 17879724
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867006270
• UDI-Public: 00888867006270
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/18/2024

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: DRILL TIP GUIDE PIN 2.4 MM X 311 MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1250LS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/31/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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