MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 90 DEG CURVE RIGHT, QUICKPASS LASSO; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	90 DEG CURVE RIGHT, QUICKPASS LASSO
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	09/28/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 09/28/2021, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that while the surgeon was using an ar-6068-90l quickpass lasso, the suture became stuck in the mechanism.The surgeon the used an ar-6068-90r quickpass lasso, as the same issued occurred.This was discovered during use in a meniscus repair on (b)(6) 2021.The case was completed by using a new ar-6068-90l.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This 3500a record is submitted to comply with an fda 483 inspectional observation issued to arthrex inc on may 5, 2023.Arthrex has reassessed the reportability decisions made on historical complaint records using revised criterion.This 3500a document is a result of the reassessment.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.Based off the information provided, the most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to applying excessive mechanical forces upon advancing the wheel/button.

• Brand Name: 90 DEG CURVE RIGHT, QUICKPASS LASSO
• 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: 19332906
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-03417
• Device Sequence Number: 11538751
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867038967
• UDI-Public: 00888867038967
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/16/2024

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 Expiration Date: 05/31/2026
• Device Model Number: 90 DEG CURVE RIGHT, QUICKPASS LASSO
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-6068-90R
• Device Lot Number: 1153112810
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/28/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown