SCORPION-MULTIFIRE NEEDLE
Received Apr 9, 2026 · Event occurred Feb 4, 2026
Report 1220246-2026-02112 · MDR key 24834012
Device
Generic name
Manual Instr, General Surgical
Manufacturer
Arthrex, Inc.Model number
SCORPION-MULTIFIRE NEEDLECatalog number
AR-13995N
Lot number
15505545
Product problems
- Break
Patient
NA · Unknown
- Foreign Body In Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SHOULDER SURGERY, THE TIP OF THE NEEDLE BROKE OFF AND REMAINED IN THE PATIENT´S SHOULDER. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED. UPDATE 19-MAR-2026 - FURTHER INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY, THE TIP OF THE NEEDLE BROKE OFF AND REMAINED IN THE PATIENT´S SHOULDER. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY WITH THE SAME DEVICE WAS USED ANYWAY. IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO SWITCH THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OR DO A SECOND SURGERY.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.