MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 3-POINT SHOULDER DISTRACTION SYSTEM; TRACTION APPARATUS

Model Number	3-POINT SHOULDER DISTRACTION SYSTEM
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/05/2025
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 16-dec-2025, it was reported by a facility representative via (b)(4) that an ar-1600m 3-point shoulder distraction system handle that turns clockwise to turn it did not hold in place.It unscrewed further but would not tighten up.This was discovered during the case with no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is not confirmed.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 a most likely cause.The most likely cause is attributed to user error, due to improper engagement and/or over-rotation of the handle, which may prevent the threads from properly seating and maintaining tightening force, resulting in the handle unscrewing rather than tightening as intended.

• Brand Name: 3-POINT SHOULDER DISTRACTION SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: TRACTION APPARATUS
• 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: 23906911
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05860
• Device Sequence Number: 18401845
• Product Code: HST
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867019911
• UDI-Public: 00888867019911
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/17/2026

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-POINT SHOULDER DISTRACTION SYSTEM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1600M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/05/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/29/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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