LO-PRO SCRW,TI,3.5MMX 24MM
Report
- Report Number
- 1220246-2025-03478
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- August 13, 2025
- Date of Event
- July 29, 2025
- Report Date
- December 12, 2025
- Manufacturer
- ARTHREX, INC.
- Product Code
- HWC
- UDI-DI
- 00888867050501
- PMA / PMN Number
- K203294
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- 501
Narratives
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: G3, H3, H6. 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 FOR THE REPORTED FAILURE CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO USER ERROR OF THE DEVICE DUE TO OVER-TORQUING THE SCREW WHEN INSERTING INTO THE PLATE AND/OR HARD BONE.
INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
ON 07/29/2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA PHONE THAT AN AR-8935-24 SCREW BROKE WHILE GOING INTO A AR-7654EL-11S. THIS OCCURRED DURING USE IN A CASE WITH NO PATIENT EFFECT. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED BY LEAVING THE BROKEN HARDWARE IN AND USING OTHER SCREW HOLES. NO DELAY TO THE CASE
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79141 | LO-PRO SCRW,TI,3.5MMX 24MM | BONE FIXATION SCREW/PLATE | HWC | ARTHREX, INC. | LO-PRO SCRW,TI,3.5MMX 24MM | 00888867050501 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |