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MalfunctionMDM

SCORPION NEEDLE, KNEE

Received Dec 8, 2025 · Event occurred Nov 15, 2025

Report 1220246-2025-05476 · MDR key 23743755

Device

Generic name

Manual Instr, General Surgical

Manufacturer

Arthrex, Inc.

Catalog number

AR-12990N

Lot number

15336337

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE IN USE THE NEEDLE AR-12990N (LOT: 15336337) SNAPPED INSIDE THE SCORPION DEVICE. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED.