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

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Model Number FASTPASS SCORPION
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 11/07/2025
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
It was reported during the shoulder arthroscopy that the handle of the scorpion instrument had broken off inside the patient's body.The broken pieces were retrieved from the patient.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with another part number (ar-8925t).It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.The reported event was confirmed as one unpackaged ar-13997sf, fastpass scorpion, batch number 65971, was received for investigation and upon visual inspection, it was observed that the upper moving jaw has broken off (see evaluation picture 3).Functional testing was not performed due to the damage of the device.No fragments were returned for evaluation.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to the application of excessive forces.Further the laser marks are slightly faded, and the device shows signs of metal surface oxidation (see evaluation pictures 4 - 6).
 
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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 Key23685767
Report Number1220246-2025-05293
Device Sequence Number21259593
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier00888867015982
UDI-Public(01)00888867015982(10)65971
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountrySF
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 04/20/2026
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 NumberFASTPASS SCORPION
Device Catalogue NumberAR-13997SF
Device Lot Number65971
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/11/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/20/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/01/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/20/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Usage of Device Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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