MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC. SALTO TALARIS. INSERT ASSEMBLY BENCH; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	MJV549T
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
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
H11: internal complaint reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an ankle replacement surgery the slot where the trial goes from one (1) salto talaris.Insert assembly bench broke off mid case in the tibial keel while trying to impact.No piece fell into the patients wound.It is unknown how the procedure was completed.No delay was reported.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.The visual inspection revealed the device returned, heavily worn from use, with degradation of all surfaces.The central post of the interior was fractured off and not returned.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely potential factors that could contribute to the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: SALTO TALARIS. INSERT ASSEMBLY BENCH
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC.; 11101 metric blvd; austin TX 78758
• Manufacturer (Section G): ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC.; 11101 metric blvd; austin TX 78758
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 23048077
• Report Number: 3002788818-2025-00093
• Device Sequence Number: 10044724
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556834138
• UDI-Public: 885556834138
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/15/2025

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 Expiration Date: 03/13/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: MJV549T
• Device Lot Number: 240978-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/03/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/14/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown