MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DRIVER SHAFT, T-15, LONG; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	DRIVER SHAFT, T-15, LONG
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/24/2024
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 (b)(6) 2024, it was reported by a sales representative via sems-06671849 that an ar-9545-t15-03 driver shaft tip was twisted and would not hold or engage the screw and (qty.2) of an ar-9510-2 univers revers lever-locking broach handle side locking arm mechanism would not stay locked.They had a backup set available and could proceed with the case without incident.This was discovered during a reverse total shoulder procedure on (b)(6) 2024, with no reported patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint is confirmed.Upon visual inspection, it was noted that the drive geometry at the distal tip of the driver shaft, t-15, long had twisted.It was not indicated if a torque-indicating adapter had been used with the device.It was not indicated if a torque-indicating adapter had been used with the device.The most likely cause is attributed to over-torquing/over-engaging the driver within the screw head.

• Brand Name: DRIVER SHAFT, T-15, LONG
• 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: 20453282
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-08130
• Device Sequence Number: 13069391
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867225176
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867225176(11)221123(10)1392245
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/15/2025

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, T-15, LONG
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9545-T15-03
• Device Lot Number: 1392245
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/07/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/25/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/23/2022
• 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