MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DRIVER SHAFT, CRUCIATE, 1.0MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	DRIVER SHAFT, CRUCIATE, 1.0MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/04/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Event or Problem Description
On 07/04/2024, it was reported by a facility representative via (b)(4) that an ar-18700-03 driver shaft cruciate tip of screwdriver broke when screwing in the screw.This was discovered during the case with no patient harm.
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 over-torquing/over-engaging the driver with the screw head.

• Brand Name: DRIVER SHAFT, CRUCIATE, 1.0MM
• 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: 19808590
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06860
• Device Sequence Number: 7386857
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867316188
• UDI-Public: 00888867316188
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/13/2025

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: DRIVER SHAFT, CRUCIATE, 1.0MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-18700-03
• Device Lot Number: 1392252
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/04/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/23/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/20/2023
• 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