MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. MICRO SUTURELASSO, SMALL CURVE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	MICRO SUTURELASSO, SMALL CURVE
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2023, it was reported by a sales representative via sems that an ar-8701 micro suturelassos wire is not coming out & it is getting stuck.This occurred during a case, with no patient effect reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error due to user-applied excessive mechanical forces when advancing the suture wire.

• Brand Name: MICRO SUTURELASSO, SMALL CURVE
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer Contact: emily shafer ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 17652330
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-07675
• Device Sequence Number: 7212907
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867044722
• UDI-Public: 00888867044722
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ND
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/05/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: MICRO SUTURELASSO, SMALL CURVE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8701
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/01/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/30/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown