MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION FIRSTPASS MINI RIGHT; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number	72290130
Medical Device Problem Codes	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an arthroscopy, the firstpass mini was being used to pass minitape through the lateral meniscus.Once the passing was complete and the suture was captured in the suture trap, the surgeon attempted to remove the device from the medial portal and the suture trap dislodged into the fat pad.The component was retrieved with forceps.The procedure was completed using a smith and nephew back up device.There was a delay less than 30 minutes and no further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: h3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual evaluation showed the device was not returned with any original packaging.The suture capture has been disconnected from the upper jaw.The returned suture capture is deformed.Bio debris is present.No other visual deficiencies.A functional evaluation showed pulling the lever will close the aligned jaws and deploy the suture passer needle as intended.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found no similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A definitive root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include procedural variance, or deviations from established protocols, increasing risks and leading to unintended consequences (excessive force, tissue thickness, damage or debris on the device tip between passes).Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: FIRSTPASS MINI RIGHT
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 22465600
• Report Number: 3006524618-2025-00353
• Device Sequence Number: 4234386
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556694572
• UDI-Public: 885556694572
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/06/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 72290130
• Device Lot Number: 2173484
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/09/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/17/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/18/2025
• 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 Age: 20 YR
• Patient Sex: Male