MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 25 DEG TIGHT CURVE LEFT, QUICKPASS LASSO; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	25 DEG TIGHT CURVE LEFT, QUICKPASS LASSO
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	12/02/2025
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 (b)(6) 2025, it was reported by a customer via email that for an ar-6068-25tl, 25°, tight curve, left, quickpass lasso, suture passer curved end snapped off the shaft during use inside the patient.This was detected during use in a labral repair procedure on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully as the broken piece was retrieved, and they continued the surgery.
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 returned device (if available), pictures, videos, event descriptions, and any additional field data, arthrex concluded the most likely cause of the reported failure.The most likely cause of the reported failure is user error, including excessive force applied through dense or calcified tissue, misaligned insertion, prying or levering the device, and/or contact with another instrument during use, which resulted in breakage.The complaint allegation was confirmed based on the evaluation of the customer-provided image, which showed the reported device with the tip broken off.

• Brand Name: 25 DEG TIGHT CURVE LEFT, QUICKPASS LASSO
• 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: 23888223
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-05804
• Device Sequence Number: 4669474
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867038899
• UDI-Public: 00888867038899
• 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: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/24/2026

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 Model Number: 25 DEG TIGHT CURVE LEFT, QUICKPASS LASSO
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-6068-25TL
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/04/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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