MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 2.4 SINGLE LOADED SUTURETAPE S-TAK ASSY; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	2.4 SINGLE LOADED SUTURETAPE S-TAK ASSY
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	12/18/2023
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 12/18/2023, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-1322bcst suturetape bent and broke.This was discovered during a triceps repair procedure on (b)(6) 2023.The case was completed using another anchor.Additional information requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complaint allegation is not confirmed.Based on the image from the field, it is unclear if the suture tape broke.Consequently, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to excessive user-applied mechanical forces.

• Brand Name: 2.4 SINGLE LOADED SUTURETAPE S-TAK ASSY
• Common Device Name: BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR
• 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: 18511581
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-00348
• Device Sequence Number: 7188640
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867392069
• UDI-Public: 00888867392069
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140855
• 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): 01/15/2025

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 Expiration Date: 02/28/2026
• Device Model Number: 2.4 SINGLE LOADED SUTURETAPE S-TAK ASSY
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1322BCST
• Device Lot Number: 14941492
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/18/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/21/2022
• 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