MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. HD SCORPION NEEDLE (1 PACK); ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	HD SCORPION NEEDLE (1 PACK)
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/18/2025
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 surgery, the tip of the needle broke off.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.Further information was requested.Update 14-jan-2026: it was reported that during the arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, the tip of the needle broke off.The broken piece was retrieved from the patient.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.Update 14-jan-2026: the surgery was delayed by 45 minutes.

• Brand Name: HD SCORPION NEEDLE (1 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: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 24115493
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00249
• Device Sequence Number: 20318704
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867374010
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867374010(11)241226(17)291130(10)15365868
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/20/2026

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 (1 PACK)
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-13999HDN-1
• Device Lot Number: 15365868
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/22/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/20/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/26/2024
• 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