MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION FIRSTPASS MINI STRAIGHT; ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC

Catalog Number	72290128
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/12/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an acl reconstruction procedure, when the artificial ligament was passed through the meniscus and the trigger of one (1) firstpass mini straight was squeezed at first time, the capture window was fractured and fell off on the body.The broken pieces were retrieved from the patient.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using an equivalent s+n backup.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11.H3, h6.The reported device was received for evaluation.A visual evaluation showed the device was returned in original packaging with the batch number of the complaint on the label.The suture capture has been disconnected from the upper jaw.The returned suture capture is deformed but not broken.No other visual deficiencies.A functional evaluation showed pulling the lever will close the aligned jaws and deploy the suture passer needle as intended.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A definitive root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Factors that could have contributed to the failure include procedural variance, or deviations from established protocols, increasing risks and leading to unintended consequences ((1) excessive force (2) tissue thickness (3) damage or debris on the device tip between passes).Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.

• Brand Name: FIRSTPASS MINI STRAIGHT
• Common Device Name: ACCESSORIES,ARTHROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 24541601
• Report Number: 3006524618-2026-00126
• Device Sequence Number: 10326111
• Product Code: NBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556694558
• UDI-Public: 885556694558
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/07/2026

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: 72290128
• Device Lot Number: 2194750
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/06/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/12/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/31/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/07/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/03/2025
• 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