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	03/29/2022
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.Complaint confirmed.Upon visual inspection it was found that the drill bit is stuck within a drill guide.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user-applied excessive mechanical forces.
Event or Problem Description
On 03/29/2022, it was reported by a distributor via phone that on (b)(6) 2022 during a 4 corner fusion a ar-8717ds-1110 dynanite staple implant systems drill bit got bound up in the drill guide.Then following this an ar-8717ds-0910 dynanite staple implant systems drill bit also got bound up in the drill guide.The surgeon proceeded to get 2 new kits and those worked accordingly.A ar-8717g-01 drill guide, and a ar-8717g-02 drill guide also got bound up.The case was completed however the surgeon was not pleased with the placement.

• 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: 19380844
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03711
• Device Sequence Number: 7619919
• Product Code: JDR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867288058
• UDI-Public: 00888867288058
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 05/23/2024

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: DYNANITE NITI STAPLE W/INSTRS 9WX10L
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8717DS-0910
• Device Lot Number: 0295107260
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/07/2022
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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