MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. KNEE SCORPION; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number KNEE SCORPION

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 02/08/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.

Event Description

On 02/08/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that the top jaw of the knee scorpion, ar-12990, broke off during a case.Additional information requested.Additional information provided 2/12/24: issue occurred during a meniscal surgery.The surgeon used a second scorpion to finish the case.The jaw was retrieved.

• Brand Name: KNEE SCORPION
• Type of Device: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer Contact: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 18793670
• MDR Text Key: 336406163
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-01153
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/27/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: KNEE SCORPION
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-12990
• Device Lot Number: 12731697
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/16/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1