| Model Number |
FASTPASS SCORPION-MULTIFIRE |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Retraction Problem (1536)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/28/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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On 11/28/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-13997mf multifire fastpass scorpion would not retract the needle.This occurred during a case, with no effect on the patient.There was no additional information provided, and additional information has been requested.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force being used during firing of the needle.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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