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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAK BICEPS IMPLANT; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

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Model Number FIBERTAK BICEPS IMPLANT
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Failure of Implant (1924); Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event 08/16/2023
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, it was reported by a facility representative via email that (2) ar-3632sp fibertak sp, and an ar-3671 fibertak biceps implant anchors pulled out.This was discovered during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023.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 improper bone prep and/or shallow driver engagement depth.
 
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Brand Name
FIBERTAK BICEPS IMPLANT
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 Key17963835
Report Number1220246-2023-08250
Device Sequence Number17783385
Product Code MBI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867305403
UDI-Public00888867305403
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K181769
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 03/07/2025
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 NumberFIBERTAK BICEPS IMPLANT
Device Catalogue NumberAR-3671
Device Lot Number15107168
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 09/26/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/05/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/19/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/07/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured06/21/2023
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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