MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. CAMERA INSTRUMENT CASE; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	CAMERA INSTRUMENT CASE
Medical Device Problem Code	Flaked (1246)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/29/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the coating is flaking off the cases.
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.Complaint confirmed.Visual evaluation revealed that all eight internal dividers of the cases were peeling off.Also, nicks and dents were observed.The most likely cause of this type of event to occur is by the mishandling of the device when cleaning and disinfecting by user and normal wear and tear.

• Brand Name: CAMERA INSTRUMENT CASE
• 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: 19564023
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06041
• Device Sequence Number: 12311413
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867249868
• UDI-Public: 00888867249868
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• 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): 06/18/2024

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: CAMERA INSTRUMENT CASE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3106C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/07/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/29/2021
• 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): 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