MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTURELASSO, 45 DEGREE CURVE RIGHT; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	SUTURELASSO, 45 DEGREE CURVE RIGHT
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/03/2025
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
It was reported that during a shoulder stabilization surgery the tip of the device broke off.The surgeon was able to retrieve the broken pieces.Per complaint reporter 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 switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.One unpackaged ar-4068-45r, suturelasso¿ sd, batch number 4297153875, was received for investigation.Visual inspection noted that the tip was broken off.No fragments were returned for evaluation.Functional testing was not performed due to the damage to the device.The most likely cause of the reported failure is misuse, such as misaligned insertion or prying/leveraging the device.Refer to investigation photos the complaint allegation is confirmed.

• Brand Name: SUTURELASSO, 45 DEGREE 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: 21890807
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-01668
• Device Sequence Number: 3405438
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867031494
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867031494(11)241201(17)291130(10)4297153875
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (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): 07/28/2025

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: SUTURELASSO, 45 DEGREE CURVE RIGHT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4068-45R
• Device Lot Number: 4297153875
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/01/2024
• 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