T20 HEXALOBE DRIVER
Received Feb 3, 2026 · Event occurred Nov 20, 2025
Report 1220246-2026-00386 · MDR key 24251573
Device
Generic name
Manual Instr, General Surgical
Manufacturer
Arthrex, Inc.Model number
T20 HEXALOBE DRIVERCatalog number
AR-8970-03
Lot number
1392421
Product problems
- Dull, Blunt
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE REPORTED EVENT WAS CONFIRMED AS THE EVALUATION REVEALED THAT THE DRIVE GEOMETRY AT THE DISTAL TIP IS TWISTED AND THEREFORE THE SCREWDRIVER CANNOT GRIP THE SCREW PROPERLY (SEE EVALUATION PICTURES 3 + 4). THE COMPLAINANT'S EVENT IS MOST LIKELY CAUSED BY OVER-TORQUING/OVER-ENGAGING THE DRIVER WITHIN THE SCREW HEAD.
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY THE SCREWDRIVERS WERE HEAVILY WORN. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED.