SUREFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE
Received Mar 26, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 5, 2026
Report 1220246-2026-01674 · MDR key 24700010
Device
Generic name
Manual Instr, General Surgical
Manufacturer
Arthrex, Inc.Model number
SUREFIRE SCORPION NEEDLECatalog number
AR-13991N-1
Lot number
15459746
Product problems
- Break
Patient
NA · Unknown
- 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 DURING THE LABRUM REFIXATION, THE NEEDLE BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT´S SHOULDER. THE BROKEN PIECES WERE COMPLETELY RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. PER COMPLAINT REPORTER THERE WAS NO HARM FOR PATIENT, OPERATOR OR THIRD PARTY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A NEW DEVICE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.