MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTURELASSO, 25 DEGREE TIGHT CURVE LEFT; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	SUTURELASSO, 25 DEGREE TIGHT CURVE LEFT
Medical Device Problem Code	Use of Device Problem (1670)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/08/2026
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)2026, it was reported by an arthrex's employee via an email that for 1 unit of ar-4068-25tl, suturelasso¿ sd, 25° tight curve left, it has inconsistent wire loop thickness which result in not achieving smooth shuttling.This was detected during a rcr procedure on (b)(6) 2026.The procedure was completed successfully by using another new ar-4068-25tl.There was no patient harm.Additional information received on 22nd jan 2026: the issue was discovered upon opening the package during a procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Complaint allegation is not 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 of the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force used during suture passing.

• Brand Name: SUTURELASSO, 25 DEGREE TIGHT CURVE LEFT
• 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: 24290981
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-00468
• Device Sequence Number: 10324447
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867031425
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867031425(11)241101(17)291031(10)4260152742
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/08/2026

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: SUTURELASSO, 25 DEGREE TIGHT CURVE LEFT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4068-25TL
• Device Lot Number: 4260152742
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/14/2026; 07/08/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/09/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2026; 07/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2024
• 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