MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DEPTH DEVICE, 2.7 / 3.5 / 4.0MM, LOW PRO; DEPTH GAUGE

Model Number	DEPTH DEVICE, 2.7 / 3.5 / 4.0MM, LOW PRO
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/23/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a patella fracture surgery the narrow "stick" has broken off.The broken piece was received out of the patient.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with the same device anyway.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-8943-15 low profile depth device batch number: 012351 was received for investigation.Visual evaluation of the returned device noted that the slider pin of the depth device had disassembled at the weld from the slider body.Functional testing was not able to be performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to wear and tear incurred from repeated usage/reprocessing.Refer to investigation photos.

• Brand Name: DEPTH DEVICE, 2.7 / 3.5 / 4.0MM, LOW PRO
• Common Device Name: DEPTH GAUGE
• 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: 21294941
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-00144
• Device Sequence Number: 13072695
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867052253
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867052253(11)240115(10)012351
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FI
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/02/2025

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: DEPTH DEVICE, 2.7 / 3.5 / 4.0MM, LOW PRO
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8943-15
• Device Lot Number: 012351
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/02/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/15/2024
• 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