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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DRILL SAW SPORTS 400; POWERED SURG ORTHOPEDIC INSTR

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Model Number DRILL SAW SPORTS 400
Medical Device Problem Code Overheating of Device (1437)
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.
 
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Brand Name
DRILL SAW SPORTS 400
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 Key23879838
Report Number1220246-2025-05779
Device Sequence Number18507679
Product Code HWE
UDI-Device Identifier00888867223318
UDI-Public00888867223318
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryDA
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Administrator/Supervisor
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 12/23/2025
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 Model NumberDRILL SAW SPORTS 400
Device Catalogue NumberAR-400
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/03/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/23/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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