MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 45 DEG CURVE LEFT, QUICKPASS LASSO; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	45 DEG CURVE LEFT, QUICKPASS LASSO
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/05/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 meniscal ramp repair surgery corkscrew tip broke off inside the patient.The broken pieces were retrieved from patient.The surgical technique was changed to an all-inside meniscal repair.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to do a second surgery.Update swit 12-aug-2024: further information was provided that the lasso had a corkscrew/twisted shaped tip which broke off.It was further confirmed that the surgeon changed to do an all-inside meniscal repair as it was no longer possible to do it with a lasso.
Event or Problem Description
Update swit (b)(6) 2024: after one successful pass through the meniscus, during an arthroscopic meniscal ramp repair, they attempted to pass the instrument back through for a second pass and on withdrawal the needle tip snapped clean off and got stuck in the soft tissue.They were able to retrieve this fairly quickly after with a grasper.
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 for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force being used during insertion.

• Brand Name: 45 DEG CURVE LEFT, 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: 19988355
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-07174
• Device Sequence Number: 15599737
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867038929
• UDI-Public: 00888867038929
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/24/2025

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: 45 DEG CURVE LEFT, QUICKPASS LASSO
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-6068-45L
• Device Lot Number: 3263135058
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/05/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided; 06/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/28/2024; 06/24/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2023
• 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