SCREW DRIVER, HEX, 2.5MM
Report
- Report Number
- 1220246-2025-05098
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 18, 2025
- Date of Event
- November 3, 2025
- Report Date
- February 10, 2026
- Manufacturer
- ARTHREX, INC.
- Product Code
- HSB
- UDI-DI
- 00888867524965
- PMA / PMN Number
- K050241
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- VA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- 501
Narratives
INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
ONE UNPACKAGED DRIVER, 0416-200, BATCH 220336, WAS RECEIVED FOR INVESTIGATION. VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED: SURFACE DAMAGE ON THE DEVICE BODY. THE TIP OF THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN. NO FRAGMENTS WERE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES OF THE REPORTED FAILURE MAY INCLUDE: IMPROPER BONE PREPARATION. MISALIGNED INSERTION. PRYING OR LEVERAGING THE DEVICE DURING INSERTION. THE COMPLAINT ALLEGATION IS CONFIRMED. REFER TO THE ATTACHED INVESTIGATION PHOTOS.
ON 11/3/2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN 0416-200 SCREWDRIVER BROKE OFF WHILE THREADING THE LAST DISTAL SCREW INTO THE NAIL. IT WAS NOTICED WHEN TRYING TO ADJUST THE SCREW, ANOTHER DEVICE WAS BROUGHT IN, AND CASE COMPLETED WITH NO PATIENT EFFECT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1494732 | SCREW DRIVER, HEX, 2.5MM | ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR | HSB | ARTHREX, INC. | SCREW DRIVER, HEX, 2.5MM | 220336 | 00888867524965 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |