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

Model Number	SP FIBERTAK RC, DBLOAD TAPE BL/W, BLK/W
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/06/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint not confirmed.The device was not returned for evaluation; no pictures were provided.The most likely cause of the failure is use error due to excessive force on the device; however, due to the device not being returned, we are unable to confirm the reported event.
Event or Problem Description
On 4/14/2022, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that an ar-3632sp self-punching 2.6 fibertak inserter shaft bent during insertion but did not break.Surgeon used another ar-3632sp self-punching 2.6 fibertak to complete the case without further issues.This was discovered during an rcr on (b)(6) 2022.

• Brand Name: SP FIBERTAK RC, DBLOAD 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: 18450419
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-00114
• Device Sequence Number: 17882359
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867341883
• UDI-Public: 00888867341883
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K200341
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 01/05/2024

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 FIBERTAK RC, DBLOAD TAPE BL/W, BLK/W
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-3632SP
• Device Lot Number: 14655703
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/14/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/02/2021
• 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