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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DRILL, FOR FIBERTAK DR; DRILL BIT

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Model Number DRILL, FOR FIBERTAK DR
Medical Device Problem Code Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 05/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder surgery the collar of the wick has come off during meching.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.Update 19-may-2025 -sac: received further information that the correct failure description is that the round metalic part disconnected from the drill during use.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
 
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.
 
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Brand Name
DRILL, FOR FIBERTAK DR
Common Device Name
DRILL BIT
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 Key22072470
Report Number1220246-2025-02161
Device Sequence Number15827933
Product Code HTW
UDI-Device Identifier00888867225428
UDI-Public(01)00888867225428(11)240508(10)15245508
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryFR
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 10/31/2025
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 NumberDRILL, FOR FIBERTAK DR
Device Catalogue NumberAR-3657
Device Lot Number15245508
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/05/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/28/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/22/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/31/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured05/08/2024
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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