MalfunctionMDM
ARTHREX®
Received Nov 26, 2025 · Event occurred Oct 15, 2025
Report 23656348 · MDR key 23656348
Device
Generic name
Instrument, Manual, Surgical, General Use
Manufacturer
Arthrex, Inc.Model number
AR-12990NCatalog number
AR-12990N
Lot number
15476962
Product problems
- Break
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
ARTHREX SCORPION NEEDLE KNEE AR-12990N, LOT 15476962, EXP 07/31/2030. TIP OF NEEDLE BROKE. PIECE RECOVERED. NO XRAY NEEDED PER MD. CLINICAL SITE NOTIFIED VENDOR REP DIRECTLY AND COORDINATED RETURN OF THE PRODUCT. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR SURGICAL NEEDLE FOR SUTURING, SCORPION NEEDLE (PER SITE REPORTER).