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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. FIBERTAK DOUBLE LOADED W/ 1.3 SUTURETAPE; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

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Model Number FIBERTAK DOUBLE LOADED W/ 1.3 SUTURETAPE
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 04/02/2024
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 (b)(6) 2024, it was reported by a distributor via sems (b)(4) that an ar-3602-2 fibertak suture tape anchor came loose after it was inserted.This occurred during use in a case with no patient effect.
 
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 can be attributed to misaligned insertion; or prying/leveraging the device during use.
 
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Brand Name
FIBERTAK DOUBLE LOADED W/ 1.3 SUTURETAPE
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 Key19183683
Report Number1220246-2024-02409
Device Sequence Number20619814
Product Code MBI
UDI-Device Identifier00888867206953
UDI-Public00888867206953
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryBR
PMA/510(K) Number
K181769
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Administrator/Supervisor
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/12/2025
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 NumberFIBERTAK DOUBLE LOADED W/ 1.3 SUTURETAPE
Device Catalogue NumberAR-3602-2
Device Lot Number15151415
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/02/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/17/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/25/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/12/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured10/09/2023
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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