SUREFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE
Received Mar 9, 2026 · Event occurred Feb 13, 2026
Report 1220246-2026-01307 · MDR key 24544859
Device
Generic name
Manual Instr, General Surgical
Manufacturer
Arthrex, Inc.Model number
SUREFIRE SCORPION NEEDLECatalog number
AR-13991N
Lot number
15230327
Product problems
- Break
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
ON 16-FEB-2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT A QTY. 2 OF AR-13991N SUREFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE TIPS BROKE OFF. IT WAS REPORTED ONE BROKE ON THE BACK TABLE IN THE SCORPION DEVICE AND THE OTHER BROKE IN THE SHOULDER JOINT. THE BROKEN FRAGMENT WAS RETRIEVED WITH AN X-RAY TAKEN TO CONFIRM NO FOREIGN BODY LEFT BEHIND. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A SHOULDER SCOPE/LABRAL REPAIR PROCEDURE WITH NO PATIENT HARM. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.