MalfunctionMDM
UNK
Received Dec 9, 2025 · Event occurred Nov 19, 2025
Report 1220246-2025-05536 · MDR key 23760059
Device
Generic name
Manual Instr, General Surgical
Manufacturer
Arthrex, Inc.Model number
UNKCatalog number
UNK
Lot number
UNK
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 WHILST USING THE SCORPION AR-12990 WITH A SCORPION NEEDLE, THE TIP OF THE NEEDLE BROKE AND MISFIRED. ANOTHER SCORPION NEEDLE WAS ATTACHED BUT BROKE AGAIN ON THE SAME LENGTH. THE NEEDLE GOT STUCK INSIDE THE SCORPION DEVICE. THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY REPORTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED.