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	01/28/2026
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
On 28-jan-2026, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via (b)(4) that an ar-13991n surefire scorpion needle tip broke during suture passage through the rotator cuff.This was discovered during a single-row technique procedure with no patient harm.The case was completed with another needle.It was further reported that they believe the surgeon may have encountered some resistance during the passage and ended up applying force, which caused the breakage.The bone quality was reported as cancellous bone and no fragment remained in the patient.

• 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: 24344353
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00602
• Device Sequence Number: 10041468
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867015920
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867015920(11)250324(17)300228(10)15408528
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• 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): 06/05/2026

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: 15408528
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/28/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/16/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/05/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/24/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown