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	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/20/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a shoulder arthroscopic procedure, the surgeon noticed that the nitinol wire was bent and could not be used.The case was completed by using a new ar-4068-25tr.
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.It was reported that the nitinol wire was bent.Visual evaluation of customer-provided photos identified that the wire was bent.However, without the return of the complaint device, further investigation cannot be performed.The reported event is confirmed based on the investigation of the returned picture.Based off the information provided, the most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force being used during firing of the needle.

• 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: 19562823
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06010
• Device Sequence Number: 7483317
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867031449
• UDI-Public: 00888867031449
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MX
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 06/18/2024

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: 09/30/2025
• Device Model Number: SUTURELASSO, 25 DEGREE TIGHT CURVE RIGHT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4068-25TR
• Device Lot Number: 0274106780
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/30/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2020
• 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