MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAK RC, DOUBLOAD TAPE BL/W, BLK/W; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	FIBERTAK RC, DOUBLOAD TAPE BL/W, BLK/W
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	03/28/2023
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
On (b)(6) 2023, an fda maude notification was received via email.An unknown facility representative reported that an ar-3632 fibertak tip broke.It was noticed that about 1mm to 2 mm of the inserter tip had broken off in the bone.The surgeon indicated that the tip was unretrievable and determined that it would be safer for the patient to leave the tip piece in place instead of trying to retrieve it.This was discovered during a left arthroscopic procedure on (b)(6) 2023.
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 a manufacturing issue.Ncr-23401 was opened to address this issue.

• Brand Name: FIBERTAK RC, DOUBLOAD TAPE BL/W, BLK/W
• Common Device Name: NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER
• 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: 17754737
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-07908
• Device Sequence Number: 15227538
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867276901
• UDI-Public: 00888867276901
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K200341
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/13/2024

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: FIBERTAK RC, DOUBLOAD TAPE BL/W, BLK/W
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3632
• Device Lot Number: 15036292
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/18/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/20/2022
• 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