MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. SP FBRTAK RC FBRTPE BLK/BLU & STTPE BLU; FASTENER, FIXATION, NON-DEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	SP FBRTAK RC FBRTPE BLK/BLU & STTPE BLU
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	06/14/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event has not yet been determined as the device has not been returned for evaluation at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted, including a most likely cause if a root cause can not be determined.
Event or Problem Description
On 6/14/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-3652ttsp fibertak rc inserter bent during insertion.This was discovered during a procedure and completed using an ar-3652tsp fibertak rc.Additional information requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force being used during insertion of the implant.

• Brand Name: SP FBRTAK RC FBRTPE BLK/BLU & STTPE BLU
• 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: emily shafer ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 17287066
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-07098
• Device Sequence Number: 6658694
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10888867362946
• UDI-Public: 10888867362946
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K203268
• 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): 12/17/2024

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: SP FBRTAK RC FBRTPE BLK/BLU & STTPE BLU
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3652TTSP
• Device Lot Number: 15080886
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/14/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/22/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/10/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/14/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown