MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 3.0 X 16MM VAL SCREW, TI, STRL; BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE

Model Number	3.0 X 16MM VAL SCREW, TI, STRL
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/14/2025
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
It was reported that during the metatarsophalangeal joint fusion, it was discovered while inserting the screw that the screw thread was deformed and therefore no longer functional.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.-complaint allegation is confirmed.-visual inspection of the threads of the low-profile va locking screw, 3 x 16 mm, ti, sterile, was stripped/damaged.-functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The method of bone preparation and the quality of the bone encountered were not specified.Per dfu-0125-eo - g.Precautions - 3.Use the appropriately sized drill bit for the screw.4.Damage to the driver or screw may result from failure to seat the driver fully into the screw or to align the driver properly with the screw.The most likely cause of the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to improper bone preparation, misalignment insertion, and/or prying/leveraging of the device during insertion.

• Brand Name: 3.0 X 16MM VAL SCREW, TI, STRL
• 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: 23741808
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05455
• Device Sequence Number: 10464092
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867210271
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867210271(11)241227(17)291130(10)15366513
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143614
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/12/2026

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: 3.0 X 16MM VAL SCREW, TI, STRL
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8933V-16S
• Device Lot Number: 15366513
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/17/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/12/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/27/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown