MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. MULTIFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	MULTIFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/06/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during shoulder arthroscopy surgery the tip broke off.The device broke off before it was inserted into the patient¿s body.There was no harm or adverse event for patient, operator or third party reported.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.No further information received.
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 complaint is confirmed.Device was received: ar-13995n-1 batch 10823882, unpackaged.Observation revealed that the tip of the needle was broken off, the fragment not returning.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force being used during firing of the needle and/or unsecure grasp of tissue.

• Brand Name: MULTIFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• 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: 19566549
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06082
• Device Sequence Number: 7097321
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867283985
• UDI-Public: 00888867283985
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/19/2024

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 Expiration Date: 03/31/2025
• Device Model Number: MULTIFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-13995N-1
• Device Lot Number: 10823882
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/16/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/07/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/10/2020
• 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