MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL RIGIDLOOP; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	232448
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/16/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unspecified arthroscopic procedure that the rgdloop adjustable long device when tightened the suture, the suture was broken off.Another device was used to complete the procedure.There was no delay in the procedure reported.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.All available information has been disclosed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.H11 additional narrative: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated, and no conclusion can be drawn at this time.E1: the reporter¿s complete facility address was not provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.H11: additional narrative: d9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the investigation has been completed, and if additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.H11 additional narrative: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that the device is in used condition, metal button along with green lateral suture was returned.The green lateral suture was found cut and frayed.The center white suture and the other lateral suture was not returned.An investigation was made with the manufacturer; as a result, the white suture is utilized to assembly onto a graft construction which provides fixation.The green/white suture works as the lead suture for pulling the implant/graft construction with tension, the tension values are associated with this final implant assembly; the strength requirement for the sutures are 250n clinical spec ~1700n.The clinical spec tension is high compared with the expected intraoperative loads of 20-50n.Therefore, based on the work instruction of finish goods 103050528, the tension is measured only on the green/white suture (111455) during the manufacturing process.Since the suture is broken and considering the damaged condition, a pull test is not required.Regarding the white suture, an inspection is performed during the manufacturing process to verify its size and condition, this information corresponds with the process control, and its record guarantees the white suture inspection.Since the suture breakage couldn't be originated during manufacturing process, the breakage can be attributed to procedure variables such as excessive counter tension or other instrument that pulls the suture which creates a stress point on the suture, leading to a breakage.As per ifu 111882 the steps for a proper insertion are provided.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the rgdloop adjustable long would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to procedure variables such as excessive counter tension or other instrument that pulls the suture which creates a stress point on the suture, leading to a breakage.As per instruction for use, the steps for a proper insertion are provided.It has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot there was no non-conformance regarding this lot.

• Brand Name: RIGIDLOOP
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24676573
• Report Number: 1221934-2026-01220
• Device Sequence Number: 21422523
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705024100
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705024100(10)194L228(17)260630
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140324
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup

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 Expiration Date: 06/30/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 232448
• Device Lot Number: 194L228
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/20/2026; 04/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/22/2026; 04/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/17/2023
• 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