MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. IMPLANT SYSTEM, SUTURELOC; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	IMPLANT SYSTEM, SUTURELOC
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/26/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 9/26/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that an ar-4551 sutureloc, meniscal root repair kit had an issue.During a meniscal root repair procedure on (b)(6) 2024, the implant was implanted, then both shuttling sutures broke inside the patient upon shuttling.The sutures were removed, the implant was then explanted in one piece, and nothing broke off inside the patient.The complaint device was discarded, no pictures were taken, and there was no harm to the patient.Another ar-4551 sutureloc, meniscal root repair kit with the same lot number was used to successfully complete the procedure.There was no case delay and no additional anesthesia was administered.This occurred during use with no reported patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
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 used during suture passing/tightening /tensioning.

• Brand Name: IMPLANT SYSTEM, SUTURELOC
• Common Device Name: NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER
• 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: 20411717
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-08058
• Device Sequence Number: 9170939
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867425316
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867425316(11)240603(17)290430(10)15257206
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K223284
• 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): 07/07/2025

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: IMPLANT SYSTEM, SUTURELOC
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4551
• Device Lot Number: 15257206
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/26/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/09/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/03/2024
• 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