MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FASTPASS SCORPION; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	FASTPASS SCORPION
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	01/13/2025
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 1//13/2025, it was reported by a facility representative via email that an ar-13991n surefire scorpion needle broke inside the patient.This was discovered during a procedure.No further information was provided.Additional information requested on 1/17/2025.Additional information requested on 1/23/2025: this was discovered during a left shoulder arthroscopy with an rcr procedure on (b)(6) 2025.The needle broke into fragments inside the patient's shoulder, and unsuccessful attempts were made to retrieve the fragments.The ar-13991n surefire scorpion needle was used with an ar-13997sf when it broke.The fastpass scorpion did not malfunction or experience damage.The case was delayed thirty minutes without additional anesthesia.
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 of the device due to excessive force being used during firing of the needle and/or unsecure grasp of tissue.

• Brand Name: FASTPASS SCORPION
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR
• 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: 21334345
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-00306
• Device Sequence Number: 8431830
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867015982
• UDI-Public: 00888867015982
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/16/2025

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: FASTPASS SCORPION
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-13997SF
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/13/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/07/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/16/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown