MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. QUICK CONNECT HANDLE, ASSEMBLY; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	QUICK CONNECT HANDLE, ASSEMBLY
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/08/2025
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 01/08/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-9215-1-03 universal quick connect handle tip broke off during a case.The case was completed successfully with an available replacement without a case delay.This was discovered during a procedure, with no reported patient harm.Additional information has been requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-9215-1-03 universal quick connect handle batch number: 04512139 was received for investigation.Visual evaluation of the returned device noted that the tip of the ar-9215-1-03 universal quick connect handle body was broken.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to overstressing a device that is damaged naturally and inevitably as a result of normal wear or aging from repeated usage/reprocessing.Manufactured date: 09-nov-2021.

• Brand Name: QUICK CONNECT HANDLE, ASSEMBLY
• 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: 21313614
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-00202
• Device Sequence Number: 8876873
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867350021
• UDI-Public: 00888867350021
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• 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: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/19/2025

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: QUICK CONNECT HANDLE, ASSEMBLY
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9215-1-03
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/29/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/08/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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