MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. MINI JOINT DISTRACTOR/COMPRESSOR; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	MINI JOINT DISTRACTOR/COMPRESSOR
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/22/2025
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 10/27/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-8970jd mini joint distractor/compressor had a wire cold weld into the pin distractor.This was discovered during the case with no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The device was not received for evaluation.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 concluded the most likely cause.The most likely cause of the reported failure is attributed to user error, such as applying excessive force.The device has a manufacturing date of 2019.The complaint allegation could not be confirmed because the device was not returned for evaluation, and no supporting evidence of the reported failure was provided.

• Brand Name: MINI JOINT DISTRACTOR/COMPRESSOR
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR
• 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: 23475161
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-04999
• Device Sequence Number: 10499387
• Product Code: HST
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867307377
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867307377(11)190128(10)6402180805
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• 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): 03/23/2026

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: MINI JOINT DISTRACTOR/COMPRESSOR
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8970JD
• Device Lot Number: 6402180805
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/20/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/28/2019
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown