MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 1.7MM DRILL BIT, CANNULATED, REUSABLE; POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR

Model Number	1.7MM DRILL BIT, CANNULATED, REUSABLE
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/29/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a cotton osteotomy as part of a flatfoot reconstruction surgery the 1.7 drill in the set is bent.Surgeon decided against using the cotton plate due to this.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a different device.The surgeon used a wedge from lavender medical instead of arthrex cotton 6mm wedge.It was not necessary to do a second surgery.
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 wear and tear incurred from repeated usage/reprocessing.Manufactured date: 8/14/2017.

• Brand Name: 1.7MM DRILL BIT, CANNULATED, REUSABLE
• 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 Key: 22299709
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-02614
• Device Sequence Number: 9275175
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867272606
• UDI-Public: 00888867272606
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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): 11/18/2025

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: 1.7MM DRILL BIT, CANNULATED, REUSABLE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1201-7DC-RU
• Device Lot Number: 031733
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 05/29/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/20/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown