MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. MOTOR WITH CABLE 3.5M; POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR

Model Number	MOTOR WITH CABLE 3.5M
Medical Device Problem Code	Overheating of Device (1437)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/04/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a surgery the motor emitted unusual noises and the temperature of the housing has risen during operation.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.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
The reported event was confirmed.The manufacturer evaluation revealed rough ball bearings which results in the motor getting warm fast.Further evaluation also revealed a deformation at the plug and therefore the plug is not connected properly with the socket.A most likely cause is attributed to improper device handling.

• Brand Name: MOTOR WITH CABLE 3.5M
• Common Device Name: POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC 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: 19794557
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06848
• Device Sequence Number: 14489418
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867200708
• UDI-Public: 00888867200708
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/27/2024

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: MOTOR WITH CABLE 3.5M
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-200M
• Device Lot Number: 10366903
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/05/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/03/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/02/2019
• 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