MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 3.0X130MM FIBULA NAIL, LEFT; INTRAMED FIXATN ROD AND ACCESS

Model Number	3.0X130MM FIBULA NAIL, LEFT
Medical Device Problem Codes	Positioning Failure (1158); Premature Activation (1484)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/03/2025
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 28th april 2025, it was reported by an arthrex employee via email that for an ar-8973l-30-130, arthrex® fibulock® nail, 3.0 x 130 mm left, the talons deployed during insertion of nail prior to the surgeon using the actuation driver.As the surgeon was advancing the nail into position, the talons deployed hence the surgeon was unable to advance any further.This was detected during use in an ankle fracture with fibular nail procedure on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully as the nail was removed and replaced.
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 improper bone preparation and incorrect surgical technique during device application.These factors may have contributed to the malfunction or compromised the integrity of the implant during the procedure.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: 3.0X130MM FIBULA NAIL, LEFT
• Common Device Name: INTRAMED FIXATN ROD AND ACCESS
• 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: 21935416
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-01797
• Device Sequence Number: 17493890
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867295209
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867295209(11)241002(17)290930(10)15325865
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173656
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/06/2025

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: 3.0X130MM FIBULA NAIL, LEFT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8973L-30-130
• Device Lot Number: 15325865
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 04/03/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/30/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/02/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown