MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. CN LOCK SCREW, F THREAD, Ø4.0MM X 36MM; FIXATN NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBO

Model Number	CN LOCK SCREW, F THREAD, Ø4.0MM X 36MM
Medical Device Problem Codes	Positioning Failure (1158); Fitting Problem (2183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/20/2025
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 08/20/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an 8124-036 lock screw would not lock in the plate.This was discovered during a proximal humerus fx.The case was completed with no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is not confirmed.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 of the reported failure can be attributed to user error due to misaligned insertion and/or improper bone preparation, and/or excessive force being used during insertion of the screw.

• Brand Name: CN LOCK SCREW, F THREAD, Ø4.0MM X 36MM
• Common Device Name: FIXATN NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBO
• 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: 23004495
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03772
• Device Sequence Number: 8868701
• Product Code: KTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00848665033618
• UDI-Public: (01)00848665033618(11)240123(10)240153
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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): 11/07/2025

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: CN LOCK SCREW, F THREAD, Ø4.0MM X 36MM
• Device Catalogue Number: 8124-036
• Device Lot Number: 240153
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 08/20/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/23/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown