MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. 3.0MM KNOTLESS SUTURETAK; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	3.0MM KNOTLESS SUTURETAK
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/26/2024
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.Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Event or Problem Description
On 02/28/2024, it was reported by a sales representative via email that (2) ar-8934bck knotless suturetak sutures pulled out of the anchors and frayed.The surgeon could no longer shuttle or tension the anchor.The surgeon drilled out the anchors and used to new ones to complete the case.This was discovered during a deltoid repair procedure on (b)(6) 2024.Additional information provided 3/5/24: the 3.0mm suturetak disposable kit was used to prepare the bone socket.The patient had good bone quality.The case was slightly delayed but by no more than 5 minutes.Additional anesthesia was not administered.The patient did not suffer any negative effects.
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 for the reported failure can be attributed to user error of the device due to excessive force being used when tensioning the sutures.

• Brand Name: 3.0MM KNOTLESS SUTURETAK
• 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: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 18934348
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-01548
• Device Sequence Number: 13102534
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867380981
• UDI-Public: 00888867380981
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K180594
• 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): 06/06/2025

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: 03/31/2026
• Device Model Number: 3.0MM KNOTLESS SUTURETAK
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8934BCK
• Device Lot Number: 14946099
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/28/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/16/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/19/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/01/2022
• 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