MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. ACL TIGHTROPE; SMOOTH FIXATION PIN

Model Number	ACL TIGHTROPE
Medical Device Problem Code	Blocked Connection (2888)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/06/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an anterior cruciate ligament surgery the device got blocked and could not be used anymore.According to the surgeon there was no harm for patient, operator or third party reported.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This 3500a record is submitted to comply with an fda 483 inspectional observation issued to arthrex inc on may 5, 2023.Arthrex has reassessed the reportability decisions made on historical complaint records using revised criterion.This 3500a document is a result of the reassessment.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to misuse/mishandling due to damage to the device.

• Brand Name: ACL TIGHTROPE
• Common Device Name: SMOOTH FIXATION PIN
• 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: 19007915
• Report Number: 1220246-2024-01740
• Device Sequence Number: 8501069
• Product Code: HTY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867019614
• UDI-Public: 00888867019614
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K112990
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/29/2024

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 Expiration Date: 09/30/2026
• Device Model Number: ACL TIGHTROPE
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-1588T
• Device Lot Number: 14325321
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/15/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/29/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/13/2021
• 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