MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. STEPDRILL, FOR 3.0MM HCS, LENGTH 20MM; DRILL BIT

Model Number	STEPDRILL, FOR 3.0MM HCS, LENGTH 20MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/04/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a chevron surgery the device broke during insertion.All broken parts were retrieved from the patient.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
The reported event was confirmed as the visual evaluation of the received ar-8610tdc-20 with batch 031934 revealed that the tip of the device had broken off.A functional test was not performed due to damage to the device.The most likely cause is typically caused by excessive force during use.

• Brand Name: STEPDRILL, FOR 3.0MM HCS, LENGTH 20MM
• Common Device Name: DRILL BIT
• 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: 24743525
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-01757
• Device Sequence Number: 15808070
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867197169
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867197169(11)190826(10)031934
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 03/31/2026

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: STEPDRILL, FOR 3.0MM HCS, LENGTH 20MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8610TDC-20
• Device Lot Number: 031934
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/17/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/31/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/26/2019
• 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