MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SCORPION NEEDLE, KNEE; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

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	02/13/2026
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 16-feb-2026, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-12990n scorpion needle broke during closure from harvesting a quad tendon.There was probably an additional 30 minutes of anesthesia considering we had to bring in fluoroscopy to confirm the needle was not left inside the patient.As well as physically attempting to find the tip within the incision.This was discovered during the case with no patient harm.

• Brand Name: SCORPION NEEDLE, KNEE
• 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: 24544236
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-01305
• Device Sequence Number: 17542216
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867199354
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867199354(11)220224(17)270131(10)14932697
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AK
• 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): 06/23/2026

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
• Device Lot Number: 14932697
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/16/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/09/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/24/2022
• 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