MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. ACL TIGHTROPE RT W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE; SMOOTH FIXATION PIN

Model Number ACL TIGHTROPE RT W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 03/25/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

On 3/25/2022 it was reported by a sales representative via sems that an ar-1588rt-j acl tightrope had an issue when implanting.The graft went up in the femoral tunnel but while trying to tension the mechanism, the suture broke and, therefore; the implant was unusable.

Manufacturer Narrative

This 3500a record is submitted to comply with an fda 483 inspectional observation issued to arthrex inc on may 5, 2023.Arthrex has reassessed the reportability decisions made on historical complaint records using revised criterion.This 3500a document is a result of the reassessment.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The probable cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force being used when tensioning the sutures.

• Brand Name: ACL TIGHTROPE RT W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE
• Type of Device: SMOOTH FIXATION PIN
• 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: 19040998
• MDR Text Key: 339374743
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-01807
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867095533
• UDI-Public: 00888867095533
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K112990
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/04/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/04/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: ACL TIGHTROPE RT W/ DEPLOYING SUTURE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588RT-J
• Device Lot Number: 14774226
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/20/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1