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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FASTPASS SCORPION-MULTIFIRE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

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ARTHREX, INC. FASTPASS SCORPION-MULTIFIRE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR Back to Search Results
Model Number FASTPASS SCORPION-MULTIFIRE
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 08/26/2022
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 reported event was confirmed as a functional test revealed that the mechanism is broken.It is not possible to open or close the jaw.Further the multi-fire palm spring has come loose.Also the device shows signs of metal surface oxidation and the laser marks are faded.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to applying excessive mechanical forces upon insertion.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopy biceps tendon synosthesis surgery the jaw of the device did not close anymore.The device broke outside of the patient.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with a different device.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
 
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Brand Name
FASTPASS SCORPION-MULTIFIRE
Common Device Name
ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR
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 Key19470912
Report Number1220246-2024-04975
Device Sequence Number17008212
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier00888867015975
UDI-Public00888867015975
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryGM
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Administrator/Supervisor
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 06/05/2024
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 NumberFASTPASS SCORPION-MULTIFIRE
Device Catalogue NumberAR-13997MF
Device Lot Number47244
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer09/14/2022
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/26/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/05/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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