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	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	04/08/2022
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 during use.
Event or Problem Description
On 4/11/2022, it was reported by a distributor via email that an ar-8690ds pr mini scorpion, dx and micro suturelasso implant system had a couple of issue.The micro suturelasso cannulation would not allow the nitinol wire to be passed and the dx mini scorpion needle broke during use, all broken fragments were retrieved.Surgeon opened another ar-8690ds kit, and the micro suturelasso also did not allow the nitinol wire to pass through.This was discovered during a cpr, complete planter plate repair, procedure on (b)(6) 2022.Case was completed successfully and no further has been reported.

• 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: 19173158
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02309
• Device Sequence Number: 7873884
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867044692
• UDI-Public: 00888867044692
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122374
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/24/2024

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
• Device Lot Number: 14509539
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/11/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/10/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown