MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. TIGHTROPE ABS, BUTTON, 8 X 12 MM; PIN, FIXATION, SMOOTH

Model Number TIGHTROPE ABS, BUTTON, 8 X 12 MM

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Cyst(s) (1800); Rupture (2208); Osteolysis (2377)

Event Date 03/18/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The device was reported to have been discarded.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.

Event Description

It was reported after having an acl reconstruction with biocompositie screw fixation performed on (b)(6) 2018, the patient proceeded to have cystic changes around where the ar-1400c, biocomposite interference screw 10 x 23mm (lot: 10153856) was implanted.The cystic changes created a 20mm wire tunnel, and the patient re-ruptured their acl.There was no widening at the aperture and the anterior cortex of the tibia.The widening occurred only in the middle part of the tunnel, where the screw was present.The following arthrex parts were used during the original procedure that took place on (b)(6) 2018: ar-1204af-95 // lot: 735379685 // qty.: 1.Ar-1370c // lot: 10179054 // qty.: 1.Ar-1390c // lot: 10140550 // qty.: 1.Ar-1400c // lot: 10153856 // qty.1.Ar-1588tb // lot: 10081396 // qty.: 1.Ar-1897s // lot: 10172069 // qty.: 1.Ar-1981-08s // lot: 734579451 // qty.: 1.Ar-4005b-18 // lot: e1617 // qty.: 1.Ar-4005b-18 // lot: e5955 // qty.: 1.Ar-7209sn // lot: 18669 // qty.: 1.Ar-7235t // lot: 10183941 // qty.: 1.A revision procedure was performed on (b)(6) 2019 by the same surgeon who performed the original, and took place at a different facility.Ar-1400c (lot: 10153856) was explanted during the revision.The surgeon decided to correct the rupture with a bone graft due to the tunnel widening out to 18mm.The rep stated the surgeon plans to perform another revision procedure once the tunnels form new bone.Additional information has been requested.Additional information received on 04/30/2019: the rep confirmed the surgeon used an autograft btb, and cancellous bone chips during the revision procedure.Cycstic changes only occurred around the tibial screw ar-1400c (lot: 10153856).The widening of the tibia was first discovered during review of an mri taken after the patient re-tore their acl, approximately one year post op.It was reported that the patient was experiencing anterior knee pain prior to re-tearing their acl.The anterior knee pain started approximately four months post op.It has been confirmed the following arthrex parts were explanted during the revision procedure: ar-1400c // lot: 10153856 // qty.: 1.Ar-1588tb // lot 10081396 // qty.: 1.The surgeon plans to perform a quad tendon all-inside acl revision procedure once the tunnels form new bone.The rep confirmed there has not been a set date for the revision procedure.The rep stated they are following up with the surgeon to confirm if there are any follow-up visits with the patient scheduled.Additional information received on 05/16/2019: the rep confirmed the bone quality was hard.The explanted devices were discarded and will not be returning for evaluation.The rep provided a correction to the information that was provided on 04/30/2019.The surgeon used autograft btb for primary procedure, and bone chips were used for the revision procedure.The rep confirmed the surgeon did not use autograft btb in conjunction with bone chips in any procedure.

• Brand Name: TIGHTROPE ABS, BUTTON, 8 X 12 MM
• 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: 8636917
• MDR Text Key: 145981593
• Report Number: 1220246-2019-01107
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867019621
• UDI-Public: 00888867019621
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K110123
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/23/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2021
• Device Model Number: TIGHTROPE ABS, BUTTON, 8 X 12 MM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588TB
• Device Lot Number: 10081396
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/01/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/23/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/19/2016
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other