MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. IMPLANT SYSTEM, SUTURELOC; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	IMPLANT SYSTEM, SUTURELOC
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/05/2026
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 10-feb-2026, a sales representative reported via phone that an ar-4551 sutureloc meniscal root repair kit experienced an issue during a meniscal root repair procedure performed on (b)(6) 2026.While drilling the tibia, the drill pin fractured into two pieces.All fragments were successfully retrieved.A replacement ar-4551 sutureloc meniscal root repair kit was opened and used to complete the procedure without further complication.The event resulted in less than 15 minutes of procedural delay, and no additional anesthesia was administered.No patient harm was reported.

• Brand Name: IMPLANT SYSTEM, SUTURELOC
• Common Device Name: NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER
• 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: 24470829
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-01071
• Device Sequence Number: 10278016
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867425316
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867425316(11)250701(17)300531(10)15459299
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K223284
• 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): 06/15/2026

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: IMPLANT SYSTEM, SUTURELOC
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4551
• Device Lot Number: 15459299
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/10/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2025
• 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