SCORPION-MULTIFIRE NEEDLE
Received Jun 12, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 15, 2026
Report 1220246-2026-03389 · MDR key 25490897
Device
Generic name
Manual Instr, General Surgical
Manufacturer
Arthrex, Inc.Model number
SCORPION-MULTIFIRE NEEDLECatalog number
AR-13995N
Lot number
15392935
Product problems
- Break
Patient
Unknown
- Foreign Body In Patient
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 27-MAY-2026, A COMPETENT AUTHORITY REPORTED VIA EMAIL THAT AN ISSUE OCCURRED WITH AN AR-13995N MULTIFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE ON (B)(6) 2026. MINIMAL HARM WAS REPORTED, AND NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED ON 03-JUN-2026: ON 03-JUN-2026, A COMPETENT AUTHORITY REPORTED VIA EMAIL THAT AN AR-13995N MULTIFIRE SCORPION NEEDLE WAS USED DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. AFTER SEVERAL USES, THE TIP OF THE DEVICE WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE BROKEN OFF IN THE PATIENT¿S SHOULDER. THE REPORTED FRAGMENT SIZE WAS LESS THAN 1 MM. THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO SURGICALLY LOCATE AND RETRIEVE THE FRAGMENT; HOWEVER, RETRIEVAL WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. A REPLACEMENT SCORPION DEVICE WAS OPENED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED.