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

Model Number	SCORPION-MULTIFIRE NEEDLE
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/03/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 4th mar 2026, it was reported by an arthrex employee via email that an ar-13995n corpion-multifire needle broke after the suture was passed through.In addition, the bio-comp swvlk c, cld 4.75x19.1mm batch 15412798, was observed to have swivelock anchor pulled out.This was detected during the procedure on (b)(6) 2026 and was possibly due to the patient having soft bone.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.

• Brand Name: SCORPION-MULTIFIRE 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: 24661373
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-01578
• Device Sequence Number: 21168181
• Product Code: MDM
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SN
• 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): 07/08/2026

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-MULTIFIRE NEEDLE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-13995N
• Device Lot Number: 15426982
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 03/03/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/02/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/23/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/28/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown