MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. MENISCAL CINCH; POLYETHYLENE SYNTHETIC SUTURE

Model Number	MENISCAL CINCH
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	07/03/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 7/19/2023, it was reported by an arthrex employee via email that an ar-4500 meniscal cinch did not deploy the second anchor.The surgeon attempted to deploy the second anchor three times but could not.The procedure was completed using a product from another manufacturer.This was discovered during an aclr and mencius repair procedure on (b)(6) 2023.Additional information received on 7/27/2023: the first anchor was removed; however, the case was delayed nearly thirty minutes, and additional anesthesia was administered to the patient.Nothing broke off inside the patient.The same issue occurred with two other ar-4500 meniscal cinch.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint allegation is not confirmed.Visual inspection confirmed that the implants were deployed and there was no presence of sutures.Functional testing could not be conducted because the device was missing trocar #1, #2, and the depth stop tab.No problem found.

• Brand Name: MENISCAL CINCH
• Common Device Name: POLYETHYLENE SYNTHETIC SUTURE
• 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: 19623595
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-06452
• Device Sequence Number: 17701401
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867033535
• UDI-Public: 00888867033535
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K073149
• 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): 06/27/2024

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 Model Number: MENISCAL CINCH
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4500
• Device Lot Number: 14987863
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/24/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/03/2022
• 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