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

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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 08/05/2025
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 (b)(6) 2025, it was reported by a sales representative via sems-07010298 that an ar-9676 angled reamer drive shaft did not spin within the sleeve.The reamer was removed and the drive shaft was lubed again and reinserted in the angled reamer sleeve.The surgeon was able to complete the case but the reamer did not spin as it should.With the reamer not against bone it would stop spinning.There were visible grooves left on the drive shaft.This occurred during use in a case with no patient effect.
 
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 improper bone prep; misaligned insertion; prying/leveraging the device during insertion.
 
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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 Key22852541
Report Number1220246-2025-03563
Device Sequence Number4488542
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier00888867324954
UDI-Public00888867324954
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCO
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 12/15/2025
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 NumberANGLED REAMER, DRIVE SHAFT
Device Catalogue NumberAR-9676
Device Lot Number022244
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/05/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/11/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/20/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/15/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Usage of Device Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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