MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SWIFTSTITCH HIP SUTURE PASSER; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	SWIFTSTITCH HIP SUTURE PASSER
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 15-dec-2025, it was reported by a sales representative via (b)(4) that the ar-4068hl swiftstitch hip suture passer tip of the swiftstitch broke while trying to pass the repair suture through the labrum for an arthroscopic hip labral repair.This was discovered during the case with no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is confirmed.Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to use related mechanical overload at the distal end, misaligned insertion, prying/leveraging the device, and/or improper surgical technique.

• Brand Name: SWIFTSTITCH HIP SUTURE PASSER
• 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: 23957151
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00039
• Device Sequence Number: 9626762
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867300217
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867300217(11)250901(17)300831(10)5230171688
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ID
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/16/2026

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: SWIFTSTITCH HIP SUTURE PASSER
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4068HL
• Device Lot Number: 5230171688
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/05/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/01/2025
• 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 Sex: Unknown