MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. PIN DRIVER ATTACHMENT, 0-3.2MM; POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR

Model Number	PIN DRIVER ATTACHMENT, 0-3.2MM
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Fragmentation (1261); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/02/2025
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 a foot surgery the ar-400 handpiece got very hot, and the k-wire didn't appear to rotate normally and created a sort-of metal "dust" and even small metal "flakes".It clearly jammed or obstructed the k-wire from normal rotation.After normal troubleshooting, the surgeon switch to another ar-400pd, and everything ran smoothly.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.The manufacturer evaluation revealed a broken bearing at the drive shaft as well as a sticking clamping system.

• Brand Name: PIN DRIVER ATTACHMENT, 0-3.2MM
• Common Device Name: POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC 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: 23879531
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05777
• Device Sequence Number: 9650306
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867102163
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867102163(11)200204(10)10616645
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: DA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• 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: PIN DRIVER ATTACHMENT, 0-3.2MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-400PD
• Device Lot Number: 10616645
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/12/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/04/2020
• 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