MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CAYENNE MEDICAL QUATTRO SUTURE PASSER NEEDLE; NEEDLE, SUTURING, DISPOSABLE

Catalog Number	CM-9011
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/31/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2 : foreign : germany.The device will not be returned for analysis, as the device was discarded; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery, the needle tip broke off when operating the suture forceps with broadband.The tip was not found.It may have been aspirated.The doctor took an x-ray, but the needle tip is not visible.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: h2; h3; h4; h6; h11.The reported event could not be confirmed due to lack of product/information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records related to the reported product event were not provided.X-ray was provided but image not sent to radiology.Assessment provided from initial reporter stated "doctor took an x-ray, but the needle tip is not visible." the device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: QUATTRO SUTURE PASSER NEEDLE
• Common Device Name: NEEDLE, SUTURING, DISPOSABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): CAYENNE MEDICAL; 16597 n 92nd street; scottsdale AZ 85260
• Manufacturer (Section G): CAYENNE MEDICAL; 16597 n 92nd street; scottsdale AZ 85260
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 22895105
• Report Number: 3006108336-2025-00031
• Device Sequence Number: 5916558
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868270147
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868270147(17)280108(10)67078481
• 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): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/29/2026

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: CM-9011
• Device Lot Number: 67078481
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/04/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/26/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• 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