MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. H/W INTERNALBRACE LGMNT AUGMNT REPR KIT; FASTENER, FIXATION, NON-DEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	H/W INTERNALBRACE LGMNT AUGMNT REPR KIT
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Date of Event	12/23/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional 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 or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2021, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-8990st-2 dx fibertak was inserted through a 1.6mm prepared bone tunnel and after it passed through the cortex, it was discovered that the forks on the inserter device had shredded the sutures bundle.This was discovered during a revision of a failed cmc internal brace on (b)(6) 22021.Surgeon redirected tunnels and used a single-loaded fibertak dx to complete procedure.Additional information received 12/23/2021.There were not arthrex devices explanted.

• Brand Name: H/W INTERNALBRACE LGMNT AUGMNT REPR KIT
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, NON-DEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• 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: 13225998
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-04285
• Device Sequence Number: 19861349
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867286801
• UDI-Public: 00888867286801
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101823
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/11/2022

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: H/W INTERNALBRACE LGMNT AUGMNT REPR KIT
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8978-CP
• Device Lot Number: 12921527
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/23/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/11/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown