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

Model Number	HD SCORPION NEEDLE
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/12/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 12-dec-2025, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-13999hdn scorpion needle was bent while attempting to deploy the suture.This occurred during use in a rotator cuff repair case with no patient effect.
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 device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude the most likely cause.The most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, such as applying excessive force when attempting to pass the needle through the scissor/or damage to the scissor's interior.Directions for use.(dfu-0392-sub).To help avoid needle breakage and potential patient injury: do not resterilize or reuse the scorpion suture passer needle.Avoid striking bone or using excessive force to pass the needle through fibrous/calcific tissue.If excessive force is encountered, replace the needle, reposition the device and pass in a different area.Ensure a secure grasp of tissue to prevent the needle from buckling under the tissue.Avoid "dry" repetitive actuations outside the surgical site.Abrasion of the needle surface can occur that may inhibit proper function.The complaint allegation could not be confirmed because the device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the reported failure was provided.

• Brand Name: HD SCORPION NEEDLE
• 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: 23944879
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00018
• Device Sequence Number: 7875487
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867374003
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867374003(11)250703(17)300630(10)15460634
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• 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): 04/15/2026

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: HD SCORPION NEEDLE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-13999HDN
• Device Lot Number: 15460634
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/12/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/02/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/03/2025
• 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