MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. LOW PROFILE SCREW, 1.0X10MM, CORTICAL,TI; BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE

Model Number	LOW PROFILE SCREW, 1.0X10MM, CORTICAL,TI
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/08/2025
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 (b)(4) that an ar-18710-10 low profile screw broke while being implanted.This was discovered during the case 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 is user error in the device, which can be attributed to prying/leveraging, misalignment, and/or excessive force used during implant insertion.

• Brand Name: LOW PROFILE SCREW, 1.0X10MM, CORTICAL,TI
• Common Device Name: BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE
• 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: 23004780
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03776
• Device Sequence Number: 10516606
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867303607
• UDI-Public: 00888867303607
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• 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): 11/21/2025

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: LOW PROFILE SCREW, 1.0X10MM, CORTICAL,TI
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-18710-10
• 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: 11/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown