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

Model Number	SUREFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/22/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a rotator cuff repair surgery the tip of the device broke off.All fragments were retrieved from the patient.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: complaint allegation is confirmed.Upon visual inspection, it was observed that the distal end of the surefire¿ scorpion¿ needle's shaft had broken off and was bent.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause of the reported failure is a use error.Per dfu-03920-sub-eo, warning for scorpion products-to help avoid needle breakage and potential patient injury: do not resterilize or reuse the scorpion¿ suture passer needle.Avoid striking bone or using excessive force to pass the needle through fibrous/calcific tissue.If excessive force is encountered, replace the needle, reposition the device, and pass in a different area.Ensure a secure grasp of tissue to prevent the needle from buckling under the tissue.Avoid dry, repetitive actuations outside the surgical site.Abrasion of the needle surface can occur that may inhibit proper function.

• Brand Name: SUREFIRE 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: 19580023
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06311
• Device Sequence Number: 3506332
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867283978
• UDI-Public: 00888867283978
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/12/2024

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: SUREFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-13991N-1
• Device Lot Number: 15163155
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/23/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/21/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/03/2023
• 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