MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DYNANITE NITI STAPLE W/INSTRS 13WX10L; STAPLE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	DYNANITE NITI STAPLE W/INSTRS 13WX10L
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/28/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a scapholunate fusion surgery the drill stuck and broke in the drill guide.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.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
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
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 improper bone preparation.

• Brand Name: DYNANITE NITI STAPLE W/INSTRS 13WX10L
• 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: 20641257
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-08485
• Device Sequence Number: 12604357
• Product Code: JDR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867288096
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867288096(11)240501(17)290430(10)4106140419
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K203180
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/11/2025

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 13WX10L
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8718DS-1310
• Device Lot Number: 4106140419
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/28/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/08/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2024
• 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