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

Model Number	SUTURELASSO, 25 DEGREE TIGHT CURVE RIGHT
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/15/2024
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.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 04/15/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that an ar-4068-25tr suture lasso wire broke after shuttling one suture.This occurred during use in a case with no patient effect.No patient harm was caused and another lasso was opened for subsequent passes.All of the wire was retrieved and none was left in the patient.
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 description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause is attributed to misuse due to user error of using excessive force to pry and/or leverage the device.

• Brand Name: SUTURELASSO, 25 DEGREE TIGHT CURVE 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: 19276718
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-02991
• Device Sequence Number: 12674871
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867031449
• UDI-Public: 00888867031449
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• 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): 05/19/2025

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 DEGREE TIGHT CURVE RIGHT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4068-25TR
• Device Lot Number: 3222134134
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/19/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/09/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/01/2023
• 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