MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DRIVER SHAFT, T6, SELF RETAINING, AO; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	DRIVER SHAFT, T6, SELF RETAINING, AO
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/17/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2024, a sales representative via sems-06665153 reported that (qty.2) of an ar-18800-03 driver shaft broke during a case.The surgeon stated that he could have done more and was not cranking on the screws.This was discovered during a procedure, with no reported patient harm.Additional information has been requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complaint allegation is confirmed based on the customer-provided pictures.Visual evaluation of the customer-provided pictures noted the tip of the driver was twisted.Refer to attachments.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-torqueing/over-engaging the driver with the screw head.

• Brand Name: DRIVER SHAFT, T6, SELF RETAINING, AO
• 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: 20397235
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-08033
• Device Sequence Number: 6479465
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867385566
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867385566(11)230630(10)1392325
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• 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, T6, SELF RETAINING, AO
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-18800-03
• Device Lot Number: 1392325
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/17/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/30/2023
• 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