MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. AUGMENTED REAMER DRIVE SHAFT, LOCKING; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	AUGMENTED REAMER DRIVE SHAFT, LOCKING
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/06/2025
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 10/06/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-9597-10 angled reamer sleeve and an ar-9676t augmented reamer drive shaft were welded together.This was discovered during the case with no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint allegation is confirmed based on photographic evidence of an ar-9676t, which displays the devices welded together.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 the most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misuse due to a force perpendicular to the drive shaft being applied while the device is spinning.This applied force creates an excess of friction and heat that ultimately has the potential to cause the device to cease functioning as intended.Application of this force perpendicular to the drive shaft is not needed for the device to function, nor is it recommended that the user do this during normal clinical use.When used normally, this issue is unlikely to present itself, which suggests that the handling of the device greatly impacts whether or not it will seize.For this reason, the direct cause is considered to be device misuse.

• Brand Name: AUGMENTED REAMER DRIVE SHAFT, LOCKING
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 23303909
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-04628
• Device Sequence Number: 13310297
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867499058
• UDI-Public: 00888867499058
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• 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): 02/02/2026

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: AUGMENTED REAMER DRIVE SHAFT, LOCKING
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-9676T
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 10/06/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/02/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown