MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 1.5MM HEX, CMP FT; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	1.5MM HEX, CMP FT
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	07/21/2025
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 07/22/2025, a sales representative reported via sems-06983950 that an ar-8737-37 driver shaft, and (3) ar-8741-42 4.0 mm beveled ft drivers broke.This occurred during a mis bunion procedure.There was no additional information provided, and additional information has been requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based on the provided information, which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event descriptions, and any additional field data, arthrex concluded the most likely cause of the reported failure is user error.This may include excessive force, misaligned insertion, and/or prying or levering of the device, which ultimately 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: 1.5MM HEX, CMP FT
• 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: 22750706
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03372
• Device Sequence Number: 15611789
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867127159
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867127159(11)240729(10)1392428
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OK
• 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): 11/20/2025

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: 1.5MM HEX, CMP FT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8737-37
• Device Lot Number: 1392428
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 07/22/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/22/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/29/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown