MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. MINI JOINT DISTRACTOR/COMPRESSOR; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	MINI JOINT DISTRACTOR/COMPRESSOR
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/25/2021
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.Complaint confirmed.Visual evaluation confirms the knob detached when the weld broke.The knob detached because the weld broke.The threaded pin remains intact.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 the ar-8970jd knob broke following placement of two 2.4mm guide wires for talonavicular joint distraction with debridement.The knob was dropped outside of the patient, guide wires were removed and a small joint distractor was used in its place.The tensioning knob was retrieved from the operating room floor following case completion.

• Brand Name: MINI JOINT DISTRACTOR/COMPRESSOR
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG 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 Key: 19566832
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06092
• Device Sequence Number: 20576652
• Product Code: HST
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867307377
• UDI-Public: 00888867307377
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/19/2024

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: MINI JOINT DISTRACTOR/COMPRESSOR
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8970JD
• Device Lot Number: 6402180811
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/22/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/31/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown