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

Model Number ACL TIGHTROPE RT

Device Problem Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 11/17/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an anterior cruciate ligament knee surgery the tightrope tore when the strap was pulled in.The surgeon reported that 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that during an anterior cruciate ligament knee surgery the tightrope tore when the strap was pulled in.The surgeon reported that 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

Complaint allegation was confirmed.Visual inspection identified that the blue suture construct had broken.One end had the suture frayed.Other section of the suture was not returned.No damaged was observed at the white suture or loop, as well to the button.The cause of this event is undetermined; however, most possible cause is user applied mechanical forces or contact with sharp objects during use, leading to the breakage observed during inspection.

• Brand Name: ACL TIGHTROPE RT
• Type of Device: PIN, FIXATION, SMOOTH
• 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: vik bajnath ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 13053877
• MDR Text Key: 285393779
• Report Number: 1220246-2021-04130
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867019553
• UDI-Public: 00888867019553
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K112990
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/11/2022

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: ACL TIGHTROPE RT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588RT
• Device Lot Number: 12930062
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/21/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/17/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1