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Received Jun 17, 2026 · Event occurred May 29, 2026
Report 1220246-2026-03433 · MDR key 25534269
Device
Generic name
Manual Instr, General Surgical
Manufacturer
Arthrex, Inc.Model number
UNKCatalog number
UNK
Lot number
UNK
Product problems
- Break
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
ON 28-MAY-2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-12990 KNEE SCORPION'S NEEDLE WOULD NOT ENGAGE WITH SCORPION. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES, DOCTOR DECIDED TO CLOSE UP. NOTICED DURING A CASE WITH NO PATIENT EFFECT BUT PROCEDURE ABORTED. AFTER FURTHER EXAMINATION, A NITINOL NEEDLE WAS PASSED THROUGH THE SHAFT, AND THE TIP OF A NEEDLE WAS STUCK IN THE KNEE SCORPION.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.