MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. KNOTLESS TENSIONTIGHT BUTTON IMPLANT SYS; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	KNOTLESS TENSIONTIGHT BUTTON IMPLANT SYS
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	01/17/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On 01/17/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via e-mail that an ar-2350 knotless tensiontight¿ button implant systems fiberlink would not slide appropriately through the trap door.This occurred during a case when performing the tension-tight button biceps button technique, the five fiberlink would not slide appropriately through the trap door.The button was released from the inserter in the humeral canal and as light tension was applied to the 5 fiberlink, it ripped.The metal button was left inside the humeral canal and could not be removed.The surgeon then used a birmingham ar-1662s-1 biceps kit to complete the case.
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.
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 surgical technique.The complaint allegation was not confirmed.The device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the failure was provided.

• Brand Name: KNOTLESS TENSIONTIGHT BUTTON IMPLANT SYS
• 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: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 18720057
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-00996
• Device Sequence Number: 3314686
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867301924
• UDI-Public: 00888867301924
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202444
• 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): 03/17/2025

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: KNOTLESS TENSIONTIGHT BUTTON IMPLANT SYS
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-2350
• Device Lot Number: 15154303
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/17/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/16/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/17/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/16/2023
• 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