MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. OUTRIGGER TARGETING GUIDE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	OUTRIGGER TARGETING GUIDE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 01/15/2025, a sales representative reported via (b)(4) that an ar-8973-01 outrigger targeting guide broke during a case.The two tines where the nail attaches snapped off during insertion (see photos).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
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.One unpackaged ar-8973-01, outrigger targeting guide, batch: 711920, was received for investigation.Upon visual inspection, it was noted that the tip of the hub attachment tube was damaged/broken.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause of this failure is attributed to wear and tear damage incurred over repeated usage.Manufacturing date 2019.Complaint allegation is confirmed.

• Brand Name: OUTRIGGER TARGETING GUIDE
• 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: 21311677
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-00188
• Device Sequence Number: 8903310
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867301832
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867301832(11)190521(10)711920
• 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): 04/03/2025

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: OUTRIGGER TARGETING GUIDE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8973-01
• Device Lot Number: 711920
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/21/2019
• 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