SCORPION NEEDLE, KNEE
Received Apr 22, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 19, 2026
Report 1220246-2026-02372 · MDR key 24958474
Device
Generic name
Manual Instr, General Surgical
Manufacturer
Arthrex, Inc.Model number
SCORPION NEEDLE, KNEECatalog number
AR-12990N
Lot number
15416274
Product problems
- Break
Patient
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
ON 02-APR-2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYEE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-12990N KNEE SCORPION NEEDLE BROKE WHEN ACTIVATING THE SCORPION AT THE FOOTPRINT DURING SUTURING. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE WITH NO PATIENT HARM. THE BROKEN FRAGMENTS OF THE NEEDLE REMAINED INSIDE THE SCORPION DEVICE AND THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER SCORPION NEEDLE.