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	01/28/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.The reported event was confirmed as the visual evaluation of the received ar-12990n-1 with batch 15450224 noted that the distal end of the knee scorpion needle is broken off (see evaluation pictures 1 - 3).The fragment that broke off was returned.A functional test was not performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause of this condition was striking bone or using excessive force to pass the needle through fibrous/calcific tissue.The dfu-0392-sub-eo warns against the usages listed to help avoid needle breakage and potential patient injury.
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 an anterior cruciate ligament surgery during meniscus suturing, the tip of the needle broke.No fragment remained inside the patient.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a different device (fiberstich).It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.

• 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: 24496043
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00618
• Device Sequence Number: 16123468
• 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: PL
• 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): 04/10/2026

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?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 01/28/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/28/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/08/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/11/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/11/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown