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	01/28/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that each of the second anchors broke during initial tensioning of the construct.They were removed from the lateral meniscus.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was discarded and not returned for investigation.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: anchors either bent or broke during initial tensioning of the construct.Probable root cause: application: user intentionally bends/forces instrument, incision too small, inadequate or improper visualization, user not familiar with device use, user does not use sled or other technique to prevent catching on soft tissue.The reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that each of the second anchors broke during initial tensioning of the construct.They were removed from the lateral meniscus.

• 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: 24436679
• Report Number: 0002936485-2026-00119
• Device Sequence Number: 10304274
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327482065
• UDI-Public: 07613327482065
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K153087
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/24/2026

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 Catalogue Number: 4722
• Device Lot Number: 7016748
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/28/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/24/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/24/2026
• 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