MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE AIR+ MENISCAL SYSTEM - CURVED UP; SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE

Catalog Number	4722
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during knee arthroscopy surgery, the client attempted to repair the meniscus using the air+ product.One of the implants broke out of the joint capsule during the attempt to pull the loop because it snapped.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was reported to be discarded.This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: implant fragmentation.Probable root cause: application: use of excessive force.Suture compromised/frayed during attempted insertion.The reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during knee arthroscopy surgery, the client attempted to repair the meniscus using the air+ product.One of the implants broke out of the joint capsule during the attempt to pull the loop because it snapped.Every part/piece of implant was removed from the patient.

• Brand Name: AIR+ MENISCAL SYSTEM - CURVED UP
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, NONABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYETHYLENE
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer Contact: arsalan rizvi ; 5900 optical court; san jose, CA 95138 ; 4087542000
• MDR Report Key: 23774315
• Report Number: 0002936485-2025-00976
• Device Sequence Number: 21180392
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327482065
• UDI-Public: 07613327482065
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K153087
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/02/2026

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: 4722
• Device Lot Number: 7014384
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/12/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/10/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/02/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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