MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTURELASSO 25° RIGHT; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	SUTURELASSO 25° RIGHT
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Advance (2524); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/06/2024
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.Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a knee arthroscopy the suture got caught in the wheel and wrapped completely around it.A new suture was used, but the same situation occurred: the suture was blocked.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint allegation is confirmed.Due to contamination precautions the device was evaluated visually.Based on the image provided 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-applied excessive force during the insertion process.

• Brand Name: SUTURELASSO 25° RIGHT
• 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: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 18780947
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-01129
• Device Sequence Number: 8383151
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867247512
• UDI-Public: 00888867247512
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122374
• 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): 03/26/2025

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: SUTURELASSO 25° RIGHT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-6068-25R
• Device Lot Number: 3174132712
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/06/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/26/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/26/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2023
• 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