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	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/16/2024
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 10/16/2024, it was reported by a facility representative via (b)(4) that two (qty.(b)(4) ar-18800-03 t6 self-retaining driver shafts are twisted, broken and unusable.The broken driver shaft has been discarded at the facility.This was discovered during a case.No, there were no adverse effects on the patient.We were able to finish the case with the bent driver.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint allegation is confirmed.Upon visual inspection, it was noted that the drive geometry at the distal tip of the driver shaft, t6, ao had twisted.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause is attributed to user error due to over-torquing/over-engaging the driver within the screw head.Per dfu-0023-12 rev 0 cautions- to avoid damaging the instruments, do not impact or subject to blunt force any instruments that are designed to be turned or screwed in.When two devices are intended to be threaded together, ensure that they are fully engaged prior to use.

• 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: 20599044
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-08381
• Device Sequence Number: 15652718
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867385566
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867385566(11)231201(10)1392347
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ND
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/03/2025

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: 1392347
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/01/2023
• 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