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	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/28/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2024 , it was reported by a sales representative via email that the drill from an ar-8717ds-0910 dynanite nitinol staple implant system got stuck to the sleeve and could not be used.The case was completed using a new ar-8717ds-0910 dynanite nitinol staple implant system.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2024.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error due to misaligned insertion and/or prying/leveraging the device during use.

• 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: 20246642
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07614
• Device Sequence Number: 12590953
• Product Code: JDR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867288058
• UDI-Public: 00888867288058
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/03/2025

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: 2186123247
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/29/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/18/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2022
• 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