MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, #1 FW & NDLS; FASTENER, FIXATION, NON-DEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, #1 FW & NDLS
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/20/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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
It was reported that during an ankle arthroscopy the anchor of the device broke during insertion.All broken parts were retrieved from 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
Upon visual inspection, it was noted that only the inserter of the device was returned.Upon visual inspection, it was noted that the tip of the inserter was bent.The cause of this remains undetermined, however probable cause can be attributed to prying/leveraging forces being applied.Due to the anchor of the device not being returned, the complaint could not be confirmed.

• Brand Name: DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, #1 FW & NDLS
• 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: 15758598
• Report Number: 1220246-2022-05721
• Device Sequence Number: 8229168
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867264991
• UDI-Public: 00888867264991
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172612
• 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): 01/24/2023

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 Model Number: DX FIBERTAK SUTURE ANCHOR, #1 FW & NDLS
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8990-1
• Device Lot Number: 14913186
• 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: 10/21/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/21/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/09/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/11/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown