MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DEPTH DEVICE, 2.7/3.5/4.0MM, SLIDER ASM; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	DEPTH DEVICE, 2.7/3.5/4.0MM, SLIDER ASM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/27/2025
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 03/27/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(6) that an ar-8943-15 depth device was inserted into an ar-8943-15-1 slider and when the depth device entered the bone, it broke off.This occurred during use in a case with no patient effect.Another device was swapped, and the case was completed with no adverse effects to the patient.
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 user error of the device due to applying excessive mechanical forces and/or prying/leveraging the device during use.

• Brand Name: DEPTH DEVICE, 2.7/3.5/4.0MM, SLIDER ASM
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• 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: 21866879
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-01582
• Device Sequence Number: 14623774
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867132290
• UDI-Public: 00888867132290
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• 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): 10/08/2025

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, SLIDER ASM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8943-15-1
• Device Lot Number: 012411
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/27/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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