T15 HEXALOBE, ISO, CANN.
Report
- Report Number
- 1220246-2025-00956
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 17, 2025
- Date of Event
- February 27, 2025
- Report Date
- August 28, 2025
- Manufacturer
- ARTHREX, INC.
- Product Code
- LXH
- UDI-DI
- 00888867263765
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- NC, US
- Reporter Occupation
- 501
Narratives
INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: G3, H3, H6. THE COMPLAINT ALLEGATION IS CONFIRMED. PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE PROVIDED FROM THE FIELD OF AN UNPACKAGED AR-8750-03, WITH BATCH NUMBER 1392339, REVEALED A DAMAGED/TWISTED HEX TIP. THEREFORE, ARTHREX WAS ABLE TO DEDUCE THE CAUSE OF THE COMPLAINT AS WEAR AND TEAR. THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF THE REPORTED FAILURE CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO WEAR AND TEAR, WHICH RESULTS FROM EXCESSIVE STRESS ON A DEVICE THAT HAS NATURALLY DETERIORATED OVER TIME DUE TO NORMAL USAGE AND AGING.
ON 02/27/2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT 2 AR-8750-03 HEXALOBE DRIVER SHAFT TIP IS TWISTED. THIS OCCURRED DURING USE IN A CASE WITH NO PATIENT EFFECT. NO PIECE BROKE OFF INSIDE PATIENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1210978 | T15 HEXALOBE, ISO, CANN. | ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR | LXH | ARTHREX, INC. | T15 HEXALOBE, ISO, CANN. | 1392339 | 00888867263765 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |