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	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/22/2023
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.Since the complaint device was not returned, a physical evaluation of the device was not performed.However, the complaint allegation is not confirmed without the device being returned or any photos provided.Based on the device failure that was reported, the most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misuse/mishandling.
Event or Problem Description
On 4/26/2023, it was reported by a facility representative via email that the green and reg pigtail suture passers from an ar-8690ds, cpr mini scorpion dx implant system would not thread the sutures through.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023.

• 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: 19532116
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-05718
• Device Sequence Number: 7575469
• 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,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/13/2024

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: 15017507
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/26/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/28/2022
• 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