DRIVER SHAFT, T6, SELF RETAINING, AO
Report
- Report Number
- 1220246-2025-01040
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 20, 2025
- Date of Event
- February 5, 2025
- Report Date
- July 17, 2025
- Manufacturer
- ARTHREX, INC.
- Product Code
- LXH
- UDI-DI
- 00888867385566
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- AK, 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. 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 OF THIS FAILURE IS ATTRIBUTED TO WEAR AND TEAR DAMAGE INCURRED OVER REPEATEDLY TORQUING/ENGAGING THE DRIVER WITHIN THE SCREW HEAD AND EXTENDED USE IN THE FIELD.
ON 03/05/2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-18800-03 DRIVER SHAFT IS TWISTED. THIS OCCURRED AFTER USE IN A CASE WITH NO PATIENT EFFECT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1177442 | DRIVER SHAFT, T6, SELF RETAINING, AO | ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR | LXH | ARTHREX, INC. | DRIVER SHAFT, T6, SELF RETAINING, AO | 1392325 | 00888867385566 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |