MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. GALILEO® LAG SCREW INSERTER; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	GALILEO® LAG SCREW INSERTER
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	10/13/2021
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.One unpackaged 5030-000, batch 212668 was received for investigation.Visual inspection identified that the handle disengage component had broken from the proximal end of the lag screw inserter.The coil, as well as the inner diameter of the disengage component, appeared damaged.The most likely cause can be attributed to user-applied mechanical forces, such as through over-engaging the component during use.
Event or Problem Description
On 10/13/2021, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an 5030-000 lag screw inserter broke.This was discovered during a procedure.Additional information requested.

• Brand Name: GALILEO® LAG SCREW INSERTER
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 19569446
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06187
• Device Sequence Number: 6112290
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00848665036244
• UDI-Public: 00848665036244
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202099
• 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: GALILEO® LAG SCREW INSERTER
• Device Catalogue Number: 5030-000
• Device Lot Number: 212668
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/21/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/13/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/30/2021
• 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