MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 4K C-MOUNT ARTHROSCOPE, 30°,4MM X152.5MM; ARTHROSCOPE AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	4K C-MOUNT ARTHROSCOPE, 30°,4MM X152.5MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Fitting Problem (2183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	05/24/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 05/24/2024, it was reported by a facility representative via (b)(4) that an ar-3355-4031 scope is not remaining screwed on to the c-mount portion of the camera.Case/patient involvement not indicated.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-3355-4031 serial/batch number (b)(6) was received for evaluation.Functional testing could not be conducted because the device's shaft was bent.A visual inspection indicated that the shaft is bent, which could result in misalignment.The probable cause of the reported failure is user error.Instruments should be handled carefully.Excessive tightening or harsh handling can lead to bending or breaking of the instrument.

• Brand Name: 4K C-MOUNT ARTHROSCOPE, 30°,4MM X152.5MM
• Common Device Name: ARTHROSCOPE 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: 19580329
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06317
• Device Sequence Number: 7326269
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867291751
• UDI-Public: 00888867291751
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K080560
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/29/2024

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: 4K C-MOUNT ARTHROSCOPE, 30°,4MM X152.5MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3355-4031
• Device Lot Number: 15026730
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/24/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/21/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/29/2024
• 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