MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. HD SCORPION NEEDLE (5 PACK); ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	HD SCORPION NEEDLE (5 PACK)
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/06/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 12/06/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-13999hdn scorpion needle is stuck.This was discovered during use in a case with no patient effect.The scorpion needle miss-fired multiple times on two separate cases.Different scorpions(ar-13997mf) were used in each rotator cuff repair case.Cpd washed the scorpion & needle after the first case so we could troubleshoot the issue.It appears that after the scorpion needle is fired and the retracts back it does not retract all the way.What this means is the slot where the fiberwire slides into the bottom jaw is blocked by the needle and the fiberwire does not get placed in the notch of the needle.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint allegation was 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 reason for the reported failure is possible damage to the matting part and/or the needle for several uses.

• Brand Name: HD SCORPION NEEDLE (5 PACK)
• 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: emily shafer ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 18442839
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-00070
• Device Sequence Number: 18186143
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867374003
• UDI-Public: 00888867374003
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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): 01/07/2025

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: HD SCORPION NEEDLE (5 PACK)
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-13999HDN
• Device Lot Number: 15153511
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/06/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/12/2023
• 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