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 03/01/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This 3500a record is submitted to comply with an fda 483 inspectional observation issued to arthrex inc on may 5, 2023.Arthrex has reassessed the reportability decisions made on historical complaint records using revised criterion.This 3500a document is a result of the reassessment.The related condition is typically caused by applying excessive force while grasping and manipulating suture and tissue or applying excessive leveraging forces.Broken tip was not returned along with the complaint device.Function test could not be performed.

Event Description

It was reported that during a meniscal root procedure, the surgeon had a few misfires with the needle.When the surgeon tried loading the suture again, the scrub tech noticed that the bottom jaw was extremely wobbly.The surgeon touched it and the bottom jaw broke off.The case was completed by using a new ar-12990 without further issue.

• 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: 19165641
• MDR Text Key: 341498806
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02263
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867196322
• UDI-Public: 00888867196322
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/23/2024

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: 69212
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/30/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/18/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/18/2015
• 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