MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUREFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	SUREFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/13/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2025, it was reported by an arthrex's employee via an email that for 1 unit of ar-13991n, surefire¿ scorpion¿ needle, the scorpion needle tip broke when passing sutures through the graft outside of the joint.This was detected during a rotator cuff repair on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully where a trocar needle was used to pass the sutures through the aflex graft instead.Additional information received on 13th oct 2025: there was no patient harm.
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 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: SUREFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• 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: 23405197
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-04852
• Device Sequence Number: 17385113
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867015920
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867015920(11)241111(17)291031(10)15345154
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SN
• 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): 12/15/2025

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: SUREFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-13991N
• Device Lot Number: 15345154
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/13/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/11/2024
• 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