MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. QUICK CONNECT HANDLE, ASSEMBLY; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	QUICK CONNECT HANDLE, ASSEMBLY
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/30/2025
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 06/30/2025, a sales representative reported via (b)(4) that an ar-9215-1-03 universal quick connect handles distal piece in the vaultlock guide snapped off when drilling inferior keel holes.This occurred during a case on (b)(6) 2025, where there was no patient harm or delay in the case.
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.This includes misaligned insertion and/or prying or levering the device during use, which resulted in the device breaking.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: QUICK CONNECT HANDLE, ASSEMBLY
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG 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: 22568359
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03007
• Device Sequence Number: 3915752
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867350021
• UDI-Public: 00888867350021
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ND
• 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): 11/05/2025

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: QUICK CONNECT HANDLE, ASSEMBLY
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9215-1-03
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 06/30/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/05/2025
• 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