MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAG TIGHTROPE II ABS; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	FIBERTAG TIGHTROPE II ABS
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/05/2024
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 2/5/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via email that an ar-1588tnt2 fibertag tightrope ii abs implant needle popped off.This was discovered during an unspecified procedure, with no reported patient harm.Additional information received on 2/16/2024: this was discovered during an acl procedure on (b)(6) 2024.The procedure was completed using another ar-1588tnt2 fibertag tightrope ii abs, and it was minimally delayed.Additional anesthesia was not needed, and the patient suffered no negative effects.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the information provided, which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event descriptions, and any additional information from the field, arthrex concluded that the most likely cause is an internal manufacturing process issue.The complaint allegation was not confirmed.The device was not received for evaluation, and no evidence of the failure was provided.

• Brand Name: FIBERTAG TIGHTROPE II ABS
• 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: 18778089
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-01117
• Device Sequence Number: 8170216
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867426696
• UDI-Public: 00888867426696
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202581
• 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): 05/30/2025

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: FIBERTAG TIGHTROPE II ABS
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588TNT2
• Device Lot Number: 15131773
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/05/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/26/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/22/2023
• 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