InjuryMDM

SCORPION NEEDLE, KNEE

Received Mar 2, 2026 · Event occurred Feb 10, 2026

Report MW5184577 · MDR key 24489443

Device

Generic name

Instrument, Manual, Surgical, General Use

Manufacturer

Arthrex/arthrex California Technology, Incorporated

Model number

AR-12990N

Lot number

15529679

Patient

14 YR · Male

Foreign Body In Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING A KNEE PROCEDURE, THE ARTHREX ARTHROSCOPIC SCORPION NEEDLE BROKE. THE TIP OF THE NEEDLE BROKE AND WAS LEFT IMBEDDED IN SOFT TISSUE. 2MM PIECE OF NEEDLE RETAINED BY THE TEAM.