MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 2.5MM DRILL BIT, CALIBRATED

Model Number	2.5MM DRILL BIT, CALIBRATED
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/24/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an ankle fracture surgery the drill broke off.Every broken piece was retrieved out of the patient.The customer further reported that the surgeon was drilling at an awkward angle and putting a lot of pressure on the drill as it was bending.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.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
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to prying/leveraging the device during use.

• Brand Name: 2.5MM DRILL BIT, CALIBRATED
• Common Device Name: DRILL BIT
• 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: 19750425
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06766
• Device Sequence Number: 21086600
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867052499
• UDI-Public: 00888867052499
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/01/2025

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: 2.5MM DRILL BIT, CALIBRATED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8943-42
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/25/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/01/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown