MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. ANGLED REAMER, DRIVE SHAFT; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	ANGLED REAMER, DRIVE SHAFT
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 07/16/2025, a sales representative reported via (b)(4) that an ar-9597-20 angled reamer sleeve was cold-welded with an ar-9676 angled reamer and no longer works.This was discovered after the case.There was no adverse effect on the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is confirmed.Visual evaluation noted strong abrasion marks around the shaft of the angled reamer, drive shaft.The device was chipped around the distal end of the shaft and the fitting hybrid hudson.Functional testing was performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, such as misaligned insertion or prying/leveraging the device during insertion, which causes interference and damage to the device.

• Brand Name: ANGLED REAMER, DRIVE SHAFT
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• 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: 22713319
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03241
• Device Sequence Number: 9169888
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867324954
• UDI-Public: 00888867324954
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/13/2025

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: ANGLED REAMER, DRIVE SHAFT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9676
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/01/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown