MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SUTURELASSO 25° RIGHT; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR

Model Number	SUTURELASSO 25° RIGHT
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Frayed (1262); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/19/2026
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
It was reported that during a knee surgery the suture guide wheel jammed, making suturing very difficult with the suture fraying.No other device was available, and despite numerous attempts, it was impossible to thread a second suture through the device.This resulted in an hour's delay in the procedure and anesthesia for the patient.Per complaint reporter there was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.

• Brand Name: SUTURELASSO 25° RIGHT
• 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: 24597115
• Report Number: 1220246-2026-01390
• Device Sequence Number: 9560983
• Product Code: GAT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867247512
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867247512(11)230301(17)280229(10)3030128766
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122374
• 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): 05/21/2026

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° RIGHT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-6068-25R
• Device Lot Number: 3030128766
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/20/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/20/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/13/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/21/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/01/2023
• 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