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	10/12/2023
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 an arthrex subsidiary employee via sems-(b)(4) that an ar-8701 micro suturelasso, small curve had an issue.The wire loop was stuck.The case was completed using a new product.This was discovered during an unspecified procedure on (b)(6) 2023, with no patient harm.Additional information received on 10/19/2023: this was discovered during a meniscal reconstruction procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Based on the information provided, which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event descriptions, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude the most likely cause.The most likely cause of the reported failure can be attributed to user error, specifically misuse and mishandling of the device.The complaint allegation was not confirmed.The device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the failure was provided.

• 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: 18100821
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-08621
• Device Sequence Number: 7717579
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867044722
• UDI-Public: 00888867044722
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/28/2025

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
• Device Lot Number: 3047129242
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/16/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/09/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/01/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown