MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DRILL BIT, 3.0MM

Model Number	DRILL BIT, 3.0MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/21/2026
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 surgery to treat a fracture the drill bit broke.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a different device.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.

• Brand Name: DRILL BIT, 3.0MM
• 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: 25827600
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-03820
• Device Sequence Number: 13261777
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867052437
• UDI-Public: 00888867052437
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SP
• 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): 07/15/2026

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: DRILL BIT, 3.0MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8943-36
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 06/22/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown