MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SCORPION SUTURE PASSER, HUMPBACK, 16 MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	SCORPION SUTURE PASSER, HUMPBACK, 16 MM
Medical Device Problem Code	Defective Device (2588)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 08/14/2025, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-13993 suture passer is damaged non-specifically.This occurred during use in a case with no patient effect.
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.Complaint allegation is not confirmed.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 misuse/mishandling due to damage to the device.

• Brand Name: SCORPION SUTURE PASSER, HUMPBACK, 16 MM
• 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: 23050940
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-03848
• Device Sequence Number: 18584283
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867015937
• UDI-Public: 00888867015937
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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): 10/29/2025

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: SCORPION SUTURE PASSER, HUMPBACK, 16 MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-13993
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 08/14/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/23/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/29/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown