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

Model Number	SUREFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 09-dec-2025, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via (b)(4) that an ar-13991n surefire scorpion needle tip was bent.It was reported that the scorpion failed to pass the suture, several attempts were made, then the scorpion needle was checked, and it was found that the tip where the notch is located was bent.This was discovered during use with no patient harm.Additional information has been requested.
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.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based on the information provided, which may include the returned device (if available), pictures, videos, event descriptions, and any additional field data, arthrex concluded the most likely cause of the reported failure.The most likely cause of the reported failure is repetitive actuations, which can lead to bending of the needle tip.Additionally, the reported failure appears to be more consistent with an issue related to the scorpion suture passer.The complaint allegation was confirmed based on the evaluation of the customer-provided image.

• 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: 23933108
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05901
• Device Sequence Number: 15834576
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867015920
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867015920(11)250512(17)300430(10)15434435
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CI
• 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): 04/13/2026

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 Number: SUREFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-13991N
• Device Lot Number: 15434435
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/31/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/12/2025
• 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