MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. NEEDLE, MINI SCORPION DX; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	NEEDLE, MINI SCORPION DX
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/15/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a brostrom repair surgery the needle of the device broke in the middle on the first stroke to pass a fiberwire in the anterior talofibular ligament.The broken piece was retrieved from the patient.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a brostrom repair surgery the needle of the device broke in the middle on the first stroke to pass a fiberwire in the anterior talofibular ligament.The broken piece was retrieved from the patient.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint confirmed.Visual evaluation identified that the tip of the device had fractured off.However, without the return of the device, further investigation cannot be performed.The root cause of the reported failure mode is undetermined.

• Brand Name: NEEDLE, MINI SCORPION DX
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: vik bajnath ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 12951421
• Report Number: 1220246-2021-04037
• Device Sequence Number: 4404992
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867284845
• UDI-Public: 00888867284845
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PO
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/18/2022

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2025
• Device Model Number: NEEDLE, MINI SCORPION DX
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8999N-1
• Device Lot Number: 11257739
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/15/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/15/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/07/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/18/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/09/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown