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

Model Number	SP FBRTAK RC FBRTPE BLK/BLU & STTPE BLU
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	10/18/2023
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 10/19/2023 it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-3652ttsp fibertak rc pulled out of the implantation site.This was discovered after the anchor was implanted and the surgeon passed all the sutures through the rotator cuff and began to tie the sliding suture taps from the anchor.The case was an rcr procedure on (b)(6) 2023.The case was completed using a swivelock.Additional information received on 10/19/2023: an ar-2324kpslc peek knotless swivelock and ar-7237-7 fibertape were used to complete the procedure.
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 of the reported failure is user error, including improper bone preparation, misaligned insertion, and/or prying or levering the device during insertion.The complaint allegation was not confirmed.The device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the failure was provided.

• Brand Name: SP FBRTAK RC FBRTPE BLK/BLU & STTPE BLU
• 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: 18138510
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-08732
• Device Sequence Number: 8055483
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10888867362946
• UDI-Public: 10888867362946
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• 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): 02/28/2025

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 Number: SP FBRTAK RC FBRTPE BLK/BLU & STTPE BLU
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3652TTSP
• Device Lot Number: 15143405
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/19/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/15/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/19/2023
• 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