MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. MENISCAL CINCH; POLYETHYLENE SYNTHETIC SUTURE

Model Number	MENISCAL CINCH
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/29/2025
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 8th jan 2026, it was reported by an arthrex's employee via an email that for 1 unit of ar-4500, meniscal cinch¿, both anchors dropped out when the first button was push.This was detected during a reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament of the right knee joint and meniscus suture surgery on (b)(6) 2025.The procedure was completed successfully by using another new ar-4500.There were no patient harm and no secondary procedure needed.

• Brand Name: MENISCAL CINCH
• Common Device Name: POLYETHYLENE SYNTHETIC SUTURE
• 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: 24159972
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00285
• Device Sequence Number: 9368818
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867033535
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867033535(11)240314(17)290228(10)15220136
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K073149
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/20/2026

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: MENISCAL CINCH
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4500
• Device Lot Number: 15220136
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/08/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/19/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/23/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/14/2024
• 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