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

Model Number	SCORPION NEEDLE, KNEE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/10/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the refixation of the posterior cruciate ligament, the needle broke while firing with the knee scorpion.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint allegation is confirmed by the attached picture, which shows a piece of the distal end of the knee scorpion needle shaft broken off.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.Per dfu, dfu-0392-sub: warns against the usages listed 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, which may inhibit proper function.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 thus, breaking the needle and causing a blockage within the shaft.

• Brand Name: SCORPION NEEDLE, KNEE
• 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: 24470686
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-01068
• Device Sequence Number: 21236327
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867266520
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867266520(11)250611(17)300531(10)15450224
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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): 02/27/2026

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: SCORPION NEEDLE, KNEE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-12990N-1
• Device Lot Number: 15450224
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/25/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/11/2025
• 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