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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. PIN DRIVER ATTACHMENT, 0-3.2MM; POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR

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Model Number PIN DRIVER ATTACHMENT, 0-3.2MM
Medical Device Problem Code Connection Problem (2900)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 04/08/2025
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 04/08/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-400pd drillsaw sports 400 system would not hold the pin.They tried a few times to get it to hold and then switched to a different one that worked to complete the case.The patient was not affected.This was discovered during a procedure, with no reported patient harm.Additional information has been requested.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: b5, 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 reason for the reported failure is the wear and tear damage incurred over repeated usage.Manufactured date: 25-sep-2018.The complaint allegation could not be confirmed, as the device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the reported failure was provided.
 
Event or Problem Description
Additional information was received: the acl reconstruction procedure occurred in the first week of april.The case proceeded without delays, additional anesthesia, or a representative present.During the procedure, an attachment was used with a pin driver; however, the mouth of the attachment failed to open properly to accept the pin.Despite this issue, the procedure was completed without further complications.
 
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Brand Name
PIN DRIVER ATTACHMENT, 0-3.2MM
Common Device Name
POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC 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 Key21884053
Report Number1220246-2025-01646
Device Sequence Number14335203
Product Code HWE
UDI-Device Identifier00888867102163
UDI-Public(01)00888867102163(11)180925(10)10241652
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNY
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Non-Healthcare Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/02/2025
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 NumberPIN DRIVER ATTACHMENT, 0-3.2MM
Device Catalogue NumberAR-400PD
Device Lot Number10241652
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/08/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer09/29/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/22/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/02/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured09/25/2018
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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