Arthrex® AR-13999MFRecalls & reported problems
Arthrex, Inc. · FASTPASS SCORPION, SL-MF · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Arthrex FastPass Scorpion is a hand-held instrument used to pass sutures during joint repair surgery. Its 142 reports often describe jaws that would not close fully, stuck or loose parts, and breakage. There are no deaths and no injuries. No recalls name this device. Reports fell to 23 in the last 12 months from 55 before.
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- Adverse event reports
- 142
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 142 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888867090590), received between Jan 26, 2021 and Mar 25, 2026 — classified as 142 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (80 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Difficult to Open or Close80
- Physical Resistance/Sticking17
- Break15
- Use of Device Problem13
- Failure to Advance12
- Defective Device7
- Mechanical Jam3
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions123
- Insufficient Information21
- Laceration(s)1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 142 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 25, 2026Defective Device
ON (B)(6) 2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY A DISTRIBUTOR VIA SEMS (B)(4) THAT AN AR-13999MF FASTPASS SCORPION HAD A DAMAGED NEEDLE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED AFTER USE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24689046 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Difficult to Open or Close
ON 12-FEB-2026, A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA (B)(4) THAT THE AR-13999MF FASTPASS SCORPION WILL NOT FULLY CLOSE. THIS ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED DURING A CASE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24520163 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Difficult to Open or Close
ON 11-FEB-2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-13999MF FASTPASS SCORPION'S JAWS WEREN'T CLOSING ALL THE WAY. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24517904 ↗MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection
ON 09-FEB-2026, A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA (B)(4) THAT THE AR-13999MF FASTPASS SCORPION HAS HAD THE JAW LOOSEN FROM THE SHAFT, NO LONGER ALLOWING THE TRAP DOOR TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED DURING A CASE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24431366 ↗MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Difficult to Open or Close
ON 06-FEB-2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-13999MF FASTPASS SCORPION MOUTH WOULD NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY DOWN. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24430018 ↗MalfunctionFeb 10, 2026Difficult to Open or Close
ON 21-JAN-2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-13999MF SCORPION JAWS WILL NOT CLOSE. THIS OCCURRED DURING USE IN A CASE WITH NO PATIENT EFFECT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24305400 ↗MalfunctionFeb 6, 2026Difficult to Open or Close
ON (B)(6) 2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA SEMS-07191313 THAT AN AR-13999MF FASTPASS SCORPION JAW WAS NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE TISSUE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24279731 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2026Use of Device Problem
ON 15-JAN-2026, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(6) THAT AN AR-13999MF FASTPASS SCORPION JAWS WERE MISALIGNED AS IT WOULD NOT PASS THE TOP JAW. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE CASE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24269430 ↗MalfunctionJan 26, 2026Difficult to Open or Close
ON 09-JAN-2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-13999MF FASTPASS SCORPION'S TOP JAW WOULD NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A PROCEDURE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24176590 ↗MalfunctionJan 13, 2026Difficult to Open or Close
ON 23-DEC-2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-13999MF SCORPION HANDPIECE JAW WILL NOT CLOSE. THIS OCCURRED DURING USE IN A CASE WITH NO PATIENT EFFECT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24051930 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2026Failure to Align
ON (B)(6) 2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-13999MF FASTPASS SCORPION BOTTOM JAW DID NOT ALIGN WITH THE TOP JAW AND THE SUTURE DID NOT PASS THROUGH THE ROTATOR CUFF. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE CASE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23960535 ↗MalfunctionDec 31, 2025Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance; Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance
ON 10-DEC-2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT 7 AR-13999MF SCORPIONS JAWS ARE NOT MEETING TOGETHER AND CANNOT PASS THE SUTURE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING USE IN A CASE WITH A SLIGHT DELAY IN THE CASE. ALL PROCEDURES WERE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY USING FREE NEEDLES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23933485 ↗MalfunctionDec 31, 2025Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance; Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance
ON (B)(6) 2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT 7 AR-13999MF SCORPIONS JAWS ARE NOT MEETING TOGETHER AND CANNOT PASS THE SUTURE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING USE IN A CASE WITH A SLIGHT DELAY IN THE CASE. ALL PROCEDURES WERE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY USING FREE NEEDLES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23933479 ↗MalfunctionDec 31, 2025Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance; Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance
ON 10-DEC-2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT 7 AR-13999MF SCORPIONS JAWS ARE NOT MEETING TOGETHER AND CANNOT PASS THE SUTURE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING USE IN A CASE WITH A SLIGHT DELAY IN THE CASE. ALL PROCEDURES WERE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY USING FREE NEEDLES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23933478 ↗MalfunctionDec 31, 2025Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance; Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance
ON (B)(6) 2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT 7 AR-13999MF SCORPIONS JAWS ARE NOT MEETING TOGETHER AND CANNOT PASS THE SUTURE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING USE IN A CASE WITH A SLIGHT DELAY IN THE CASE. ALL PROCEDURES WERE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY USING FREE NEEDLES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23933432 ↗MalfunctionDec 31, 2025Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance; Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance
ON 10-DEC-2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT 7 AR-13999MF SCORPIONS JAWS ARE NOT MEETING TOGETHER AND CANNOT PASS THE SUTURE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING USE IN A CASE WITH A SLIGHT DELAY IN THE CASE. ALL PROCEDURES WERE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY USING FREE NEEDLES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23933414 ↗MalfunctionDec 31, 2025Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance; Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance
ON 10-DEC-2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT 7 AR-13999MF SCORPIONS JAWS ARE NOT MEETING TOGETHER AND CANNOT PASS THE SUTURE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING USE IN A CASE WITH A SLIGHT DELAY IN THE CASE. ALL PROCEDURES WERE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY USING FREE NEEDLES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23933389 ↗MalfunctionDec 31, 2025Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance; Use of Device Problem; Failure to Advance
ON 10-DEC-2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT 7 AR-13999MF SCORPIONS JAWS ARE NOT MEETING TOGETHER AND CANNOT PASS THE SUTURE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING USE IN A CASE WITH A SLIGHT DELAY IN THE CASE. ALL PROCEDURES WERE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY USING FREE NEEDLES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23933386 ↗MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Break; Break
ON 11/25/2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-13999MF FASTPASS SCORPION'S MULTIFIRE BROKE AS THEY WERE PULLING THE SUTURE OUT. NOTICED DURING A CASE WITH NO PATIENT AFFECTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23816092 ↗MalfunctionDec 1, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
ON 11 NOVEMBER 2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT AN AR-13999MF, FASTPASS SCORPION SL-MF WAS REPORTED TO BE FAILING TO CLOSE. THIS OCCURRED ON (B)(6) 2025 DURING A ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY USING ANOTHER SCORPION. THERE WAS CASE INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23680062 ↗MalfunctionDec 1, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
ON 11 NOVEMBER 2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA EMAIL THAT AN AR-13999MF, FASTPASS SCORPION SL-MF WAS REPORTED TO BE FAILING TO CLOSE. THIS OCCURRED ON (B)(6) 2025 DURING A ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY USING ANOTHER SCORPION. THERE WAS CASE INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23679830 ↗MalfunctionNov 18, 2025Material Split, Cut or Torn; Material Split, Cut or Torn
ON 11/03/2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-13999MF FASTPASS SCORPION CUT THE SUTURE AS IT PASSES. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING A KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PROCEDURE WITH NO PATIENT HARM. THE CASE WAS COMPLETELY SUCCESSFULLY WITH ANOTHER DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23584492 ↗MalfunctionNov 4, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
ON (B)(6) 2025, A FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA SEMS-07105604 THAT THE AR-13999MF FASTPASS SCORPION'S TOP JAW WOULDN¿T CLOSE DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO HARM DONE TO THE PATIENT, AND THE SURGEON FINISHED THE CASE WITH NO PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23466603 ↗MalfunctionOct 31, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Difficult to Open or Close; Physical Resistance/Sticking
ON 10/23/2025, A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-13999MF FASTPASS SCORPION'S JAW WOULDN¿T CLOSE AND BECAME STUCK DURING A CASE. NO PATIENT WAS AFFECTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23436397 ↗MalfunctionOct 30, 2025Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
ON 10/20/2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-13999MF FASTPASS SCORPION MISFIRED AND WAS BENDING THE DISPOSABLE SCORPION NEEDLE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE CASE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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