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	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/28/2025
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 04/01/2025, a sales representative reported via (b)(6) that an ar-8943-15 depth devices smaller metal piece that hooks onto the cortex for measurement pulled out of the larger piece with the denoted depths.This occurred when the surgeon attempted to use the depth gauge from the ti ankle fx set, and the smaller metal piece that hooks onto the cortex for measurement pulled out of the larger piece with the denoted depths.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.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 the most likely cause.The most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, including mishandling the instrument, which can cause damage.The complaint allegation could not be confirmed, as the device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the reported failure was provided.

• 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: 21883790
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-01644
• Device Sequence Number: 18186268
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867052253
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867052253(11)240813(10)012431
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• 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): 09/19/2025

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: DEPTH DEVICE, 2.7 / 3.5 / 4.0MM, LOW PRO
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8943-15
• Device Lot Number: 012431
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/01/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/16/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/13/2024
• 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