MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERLOCK SUSPENSION SYSTEM; FASTENER, FIXATION, NON-DEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	FIBERLOCK SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	12/30/2022
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 on (b)(6) 2022 by a sales representative via email that an ar-8988-cp fiberlock suspension system's needle tip broke off inside the patient.Case involvement, device broke during use.Needle was unable to be retrieved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h6.Since the complaint device was not returned, a physical evaluation of the device was not performed.However, the complaint allegation is not confirmed without the device being returned or any photos provided.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to applying excessive forces upon insertion.

• Brand Name: FIBERLOCK SUSPENSION SYSTEM
• 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: 16173470
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-06124
• Device Sequence Number: 4341320
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867377875
• UDI-Public: 00888867377875
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172612
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/24/2024

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: FIBERLOCK SUSPENSION SYSTEM
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8988-CP
• Device Lot Number: 14998669
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/30/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/29/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/16/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/05/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown