MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. H/W INTERNALBRACE LGMNT AUGMNT REPR KIT; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	H/W INTERNALBRACE LGMNT AUGMNT REPR KIT
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/10/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 12/10/2024, it was reported by a facility representative via phone that an ar-8978-cp implant systems plastic drill guide snapped as they were using it.This occurred during a carpal, metacarpal procedure on (b)(6) 2024 no fragments entered the patient.The case continued using another ar-8978-cp.There was no patient harm.They do not believe additional anesthesia was required.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
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 improper bone prep; misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: H/W INTERNALBRACE LGMNT AUGMNT REPR KIT
• Common Device Name: NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER
• 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: 21094332
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-09250
• Device Sequence Number: 9161525
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867286801
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867286801(11)240904(17)290831(10)15312087
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150648
• 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): 07/10/2025

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: H/W INTERNALBRACE LGMNT AUGMNT REPR KIT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8978-CP
• Device Lot Number: 15312087
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/10/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/04/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown