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

Model Number	KNEE SCORPION
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/23/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy it was found that the needle is not suitable for use.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.Update 07-apr-2026: further information was provided that the attempt to suture the meniscus, the needle became bent and could not be reused.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.

• Brand Name: KNEE SCORPION
• 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: 24863559
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-02196
• Device Sequence Number: 18459501
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867196322
• UDI-Public: 00888867196322
• 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): 06/18/2026

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: KNEE SCORPION
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-12990
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/13/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown