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

Model Number	SCORPION NEEDLE, KNEE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/17/2024
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 that during a cruciate ligament surgery the instrument of the scorpion needle knee has been used when two needles broke off and got stuck at the instrument.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
Complaint allegation is confirmed.One unpackaged ar-12990n-1, scorpion¿ needle, batch number: 15291754, was received for investigation.The device was alleged to be broken inside scorpion, ar-12990, batch: 14478202.Visual evaluation of the returned scorpion noted a fragment of a foreign material in the suture slot.Functional testing was performed by attempting to insert a known good, ar-12990 knee scorpion needle, into the returned device, the needle was met with resistance, and it was found that the cannulated shaft of the instrument is obstructed.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force being used during the firing of the needle thus, breaking the needle and causing a blockage within the shaft.Dfu-0392-sub-eo warns against the usages listed to help avoid needle breakage and potential patient injury.

• Brand Name: SCORPION NEEDLE, KNEE
• 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: 21158167
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-09466
• Device Sequence Number: 7595307
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867266520
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867266520(11)240723(17)290630(10)15291754
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/28/2025

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 NEEDLE, KNEE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-12990N-1
• Device Lot Number: 15291754
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/20/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/23/2024
• 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