MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DYNANITE NITI STAPLE W/INSTRS 9WX10L; STAPLE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	DYNANITE NITI STAPLE W/INSTRS 9WX10L
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/25/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 3/26/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via email that the drill bit from an ar-8717ds-0910 dynanite nitinol staple implant system cold welded to the guide and could not be used.This was discovered during an akin osteotomy procedure on (b)(6) 2024.
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
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint allegation is confirmed based on the customer-provided pictures.Visual evaluation of the customer-provided pictures noted the drill bit from an ar-8717ds-0910 dynanite nitinol staple implant system appeared to be stuck within the guide.Refer to attachments.Based on the information provided, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error due to misaligned insertion and/or prying/leveraging the device during use.

• Brand Name: DYNANITE NITI STAPLE W/INSTRS 9WX10L
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, FIXATION, BONE
• 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: 19148748
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02189
• Device Sequence Number: 12649389
• Product Code: JDR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867288058
• UDI-Public: 00888867288058
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K203180
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/12/2025

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: DYNANITE NITI STAPLE W/INSTRS 9WX10L
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8717DS-0910
• Device Lot Number: 3255134852
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/19/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/12/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown