MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. IMPLANT SYSTEM, CPR MINI SCORPION DX; POLYETHYLENE SYNTHETIC SUTURE

Model Number	IMPLANT SYSTEM, CPR MINI SCORPION DX
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Advance (2920)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	11/22/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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 most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force being used when engaging the wheel.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2022, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that the nitinol wire from both of micro suture lasso from an ar-8990ds cpr mini scorpion dx and micro suture lasso implant system, would get jammed and not extend as it should.Surgeon used sterile mineral oil to help lubricate the lasso and was able to complete the case with the kit.This was discovered during a plantar plate repair procedure on (b)(6) 2022.

• Brand Name: IMPLANT SYSTEM, CPR MINI SCORPION DX
• Common Device Name: POLYETHYLENE SYNTHETIC SUTURE
• 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: 19117508
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02056
• Device Sequence Number: 7127875
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867044692
• UDI-Public: 00888867044692
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122374
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/16/2024

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: IMPLANT SYSTEM, CPR MINI SCORPION DX
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8690DS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/23/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown