SCORPION NEEDLE, KNEE
Received May 12, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 24, 2026
Report 1220246-2026-02812 · MDR key 25149997
Device
Generic name
Manual Instr, General Surgical
Manufacturer
Arthrex, Inc.Model number
SCORPION NEEDLE, KNEECatalog number
AR-12990N
Lot number
15529679
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
ON 27TH APRIL 2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY AN ARTHREX EMPLOYEE VIA EMAIL THAT FOR AN AR-12990N, SCORPION¿ NEEDLE, KNEE, A 1.3 MM SUTURE TAPE WAS LOADED ONTO THE SCORPION AND USED, HOWEVER, THE NEEDLE DID NOT EMERGE FROM THE UPPER JAW. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE DISTAL PORTION OF THE NEEDLE HAD FRACTURED. THIS WAS DETECTED DURING A MENISCAL REPAIR PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY BY USING A PRODUCT WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER. NO SIGNIFICANT SURGERY DELAY REPORTED. NOTHING REMAINS IN THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA ADMINISTERED TO THE PATIENT.