MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. HIP FIBERTAK SUTR ANCH, W/ 1.3MM SUTRTP; FASTENER, FIXATION, NON-DEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	HIP FIBERTAK SUTR ANCH, W/ 1.3MM SUTRTP
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/05/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a hip arthroscopy surgery the tip of the device bent during insertion.A piece of the device broke off inside the patient.No broken parts remained inside the patient.According to the surgeon no harm for patient, operator or third party occurred.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.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint confirmed.Visual inspection identified that one of the three devices had one of the prongs inserters broken off and shaft bent.Other one had shaft bent, but not breakage.Last one did not showed damaged.No suture or anchor were received.The cause remains undetermined.However, the most likely causes are improper bone prep, misaligned insertion, prying and/or leveraging the device.

• Brand Name: HIP FIBERTAK SUTR ANCH, W/ 1.3MM SUTRTP
• 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: 13333848
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-04327
• Device Sequence Number: 20200250
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867295537
• UDI-Public: 00888867295537
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K181769
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/03/2022

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2025
• Device Model Number: HIP FIBERTAK SUTR ANCH, W/ 1.3MM SUTRTP
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3602H-1
• Device Lot Number: 12406484
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/24/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/30/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown