FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

DRIVER SHAFT, T6, SELF RETAINING, AO

MDR report key: 21650912 · Received March 20, 2025

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

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

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.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

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