MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTURING SET, PROTECTOR MENISCUS; MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL

Model Number	SUTURING SET, PROTECTOR MENISCUS
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	01/03/2025
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
On 01/13/2025, it was reported by an arthrex subsidiary employee via (b)(4) that an ar-4060s protector¿ meniscus suturing set was cutting the suture which should not have happened.This occurred during use.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.The complaint device was not received for evaluation.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 the most likely cause.The most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, including improper surgical technique.The complaint allegation could not be confirmed, as the device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the reported failure was provided.

• Brand Name: SUTURING SET, PROTECTOR MENISCUS
• Common Device Name: MANUAL INSTR, GENERAL SURGICAL
• 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: 21306706
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-00175
• Device Sequence Number: 21044735
• Product Code: MDM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867031302
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867031302(11)240601(17)290531(10)4127141150
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CI
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/10/2025

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: SUTURING SET, PROTECTOR MENISCUS
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4060S
• Device Lot Number: 4127141150
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/13/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/04/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2024
• 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